Empanadas
Empanadas is ready in 50 minutes (25 hands-on) and has 865 kcal and 34 g of protein per serving. One serving costs about $3.08. Prices from Walmart, 2026.

- Total time
- 50 min
- Hands-on
- 25 min
- Calories
- 865 kcal
- Cost per serving
- $3.08
Ingredients (Serves: 2)
- Empanada dough300 g
- Minced beef200 g
- Onion120 g
- Bell pepper60 g
- Eggs60 g
- Ground cumin2 g
- Sweet paprika4 g
- Olive oil16 g
Method
Soften the chopped onion and pepper in the oil for 6 minutes, add the mince with the cumin and paprika and cook for 6 minutes. Season and let it cool.
Heat the oven to 200 °C. Cut the dough into discs about 12 cm across.
Put a spoonful of filling on each, fold them in half and seal the edges with a fork. Brush with the beaten egg.
Bake on a lined tray for 18-20 minutes until golden.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 865 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 34 g |
| Carbohydrates | 77 g |
| Sugars | 7 g |
| Fat | 46 g |
| Fiber | 5 g |
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