Cuban empanadas beef picadillo recipe

Cuban picadillo empanadas have a light and crispy outside filled with flavorful picadillo (ground beef) on the inside.

Cuban Beef Empanadas are a staple at any Cuban window you pull up to in the greater Miami area. With the help of frozen empanada dough, you can take leftovers from taking up room in the fridge into something delicious and totally new. They make the perfect grab and go snacks, or pack them right into lunch boxes.

This easy and comforting Mexican Picadillo recipe is a savory, hearty dish made from inexpensive ground beef, potatoes, and the perfect spices.

Share This Post!If you are part of a Cuban family, I don’t need to explain the amazingness of picadillo to you. You already know that it’s the ultimate Cuban comfort food. But if you’ve never had or even heard of picadillo you’re probably wondering, “what’s so great about this ground beef concoction?” Well it’s savory ground beef in a tomato based sauce with spices and a few extra goodies. I know it doesn’t sound particularly exciting…but it’s just plain good! I promise 🙂 CLICK HERE TO PIN…

Enjoy these savory and delicious Cuban empanadas, filled with seasoned ground beef (picadillo) and baked to perfection.

😉Discover the authentic flavors of Mexican Picadillo, a delicious and comforting dish made with ground beef, potatoes, carrots, peas, and a blend of savory spices. 👨‍🍳 Pro Tip: For extra depth of flavor, add a touch of cinnamon or raisins! 🔥 Try it now and share with friends for a taste of Mexico at home! Don’t forget to save this recipe for later! #MexicanPicadillo #MexicanRecipes #ComfortFood #FamilyDinner #EasyWeeknightMeals #GroundBeefRecipes #Tacos #RecipeOfTheDay #EasyRecipes 🍴

Recipe video above. This dough is easy to work with and comes together in seconds using a good processor. While I really encourage you to make the dough, you'll still get an excellent empanada fix making this with store-bought puff pastry or shortcrust pastry.Empanada dough adapted from Kevin Is Cooking and the filling is based on the New York Times Cooking Beef Empanadas recipe (I found the flavour a bit mild and too dry, so I tweaked).

I don’t get why empanadas aren’t more popular in the US. Meat and vegetables in a pastry shell – it’s a meal in an edible container. And then there are fruit-filled ones for dessert. The fill…

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