Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 package (10 count) empanada dough discs
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble it.
- Brown ground beef in a pan with onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Drain excess fat.
- Mix cooked beef with crumbled bacon and shredded cheese.
- Spoon filling onto empanada dough discs, fold, and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush empanadas with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until crispy and golden brown.
Notes
- Use pre-made empanada dough for convenience.
- Let filling cool slightly before assembling to prevent soggy dough.
- Freeze unbaked empanadas for later use.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg