Yo, yo, yo – it’s time to get cookin’ with these bombass beef empanadas! Trust me, you won’t regret trying out this recipe. And the best part? It’s Weight Watchers-approved! First things first, we need to get our ingredients together. Here’s what you’ll need: - 1 pound lean ground beef - 1 onion, chopped - 1 green bell pepper, chopped - 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 1 teaspoon ground cumin - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper - 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro - 16 empanada wrappers - 1 egg, beaten - 1 tablespoon water Got everything? Good, let’s start cookin’. First, you’re gonna need to preheat your oven to 375°F. Now, it’s time to get our filling ready. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño pepper, and garlic until the beef is no longer pink. Drain the fat and stir in the cumin, salt, black pepper, and cilantro. Take your empanada wrappers and lay them out on a flat surface. Spoon about 1/4 cup of the beef filling onto each wrapper. Fold the wrapper over and pinch the edges to seal. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Brush the egg wash onto the empanadas. Place the empanadas on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. And there you have it, homies – some bomb-ass empanadas that won’t wreck your diet. Serve ’em up with some guac or salsa and you’ll be the talk of the town. But wait, there’s more! This recipe is totally adaptable. Don’t like ground beef? Swap it out for ground turkey or chicken. Wanna spice things up? Add some crushed red pepper flakes or hot sauce to the filling. The possibilities are endless. So what are you waiting for? Get in the kitchen and start cookin’. Your taste buds will thank you.
