Easy Beef and Cheese Empanadas Recipe | Homemade Pastries - Recipes Fives

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 lb (225g) ground beef
• 1/2 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional for spice)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup (50g) shredded cheddar cheese or mozzarella
• 1/4 cup (30g) chopped green olives (optional)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (115g) cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup (60ml) cold water
• 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash