Savory Beef Empanadas

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Savory Beef Empanadas.

1. Step 1

   Begin by assembling all the essential ingredients for your delicious empanadas.

2. Step 2

   In a spacious skillet, warm the olive oil over medium heat.

3. Step 3

   Introduce the ground beef, cooking it while stirring frequently until it achieves a beautifully browned and crumbly texture, which should take about 10 minutes.

4. Step 4

   Next, add the chopped onions to the skillet, allowing them to soften for roughly 5 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Now, it's time to elevate the flavor: stir in the tomato sauce, sliced olives, sofrito, sazón, minced garlic, dried oregano, and a dash of ground black pepper.

6. Step 6

   Lower the heat to medium-low and let this savory mixture simmer until it thickens, which will take around 15 minutes.

7. Step 7

   On a lightly floured surface, roll out the empanada discs until they are about half an inch larger in diameter.

8. Step 8

   Spoon about 1 tablespoon of the flavorful meat mixture into the center of each disc.

9. Step 9

   To seal the empanadas, moisten the edges with a bit of water, fold them over the filling to form a half-moon shape, and pinch the edges firmly.

10. Step 10

    For an extra touch, you can use a fork to crimp the edges.

11. Step 11

    In a deep-fryer or a large saucepan, heat 2.

12. Step 12

    5 inches of corn oil to 350°F (175°C).

13. Step 13

    Fry the empanadas in batches until they turn crisp and golden brown, flipping them once during the cooking process, which should take about 4 to 6 minutes.

14. Step 14

    Once they are perfectly cooked, transfer the empanadas to paper towels to absorb any excess oil.

15. Step 15

    Serve them warm and savor every bite of this delightful treat!.