Empanadas with Guacamole
Golden, flaky empanadas filled with a savory beef and onion mixture, served with a fresh, creamy guacamole. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Total time
- 40 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 550
- Protein
- 25g
Ingredients
- 8 discs empanada dough discs
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 ripe avocado
- 1 juiced lime
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high. Add 1 diced onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add 1 lb ground beef and 1 tsp cumin. Cook, breaking up meat, until browned and no longer pink, about 8 minutes. Season with 1/2 tsp salt. Let cool slightly.
- 3
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 8 empanada discs on a work surface. Spoon about 2 tbsp filling onto each. Fold and press edges with a fork to seal.
- 4
Brush empanadas with remaining 1 tbsp olive oil. Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes.
- 5
Mash 2 avocados with juice of 1 lime and 1/2 tsp salt. Serve empanadas warm with guacamole.
Tools you’ll need
- skillet
- baking sheet
- fork
- mixing bowl
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