How to Make Beef Empanadas
- 1). Heat oven to 400°F. Cook beef, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes and olives in a skillet over medium heat until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in chili powder, cumin, salt and tomatoes. Remove from heat.
- 2). Lay the pie crusts on an ungreased large cookie sheet. Brush each pie crust with a beaten egg. Spoon about 2 cups beef mixture onto half of each crust. Top each with 1/4 cup cheese.
- 3). Fold half of each crust over the filled half and press the edges with fork to seal. Cut slits in the top of each. You will have two large empanada pies. Brush again with beaten egg.
- 4). Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
