Air Fryer Ground Beef Empanadas

Name: Air Fryer Ground Beef Empanadas
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 cup shredded cheese; 1/4 cup diced onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp cumin; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 6 empanada dough discs; 1 egg, beaten; Cooking spray

Crispy baked empanadas stuffed with seasoned ground beef and cheese. A budget-friendly air fryer lunch with 28g protein each.

PROTEIN 28g

CALORIES 380

P:E RATIO 7.4

TIME 37m

YIELD 6

Golden crispy empanadas from the air fryer with one cut open showing beef and cheese filling

P:E 7.4

ELITE DENSITY

1 lb ground beef 28G PROTEIN

1/2 cup shredded cheese DAIRY

1/4 cup diced onion FLAVOR

2 cloves garlic, minced FLAVOR

1 tsp cumin FLAVOR

1/2 tsp chili powder FLAVOR

6 empanada dough discs FLAVOR

1 egg, beaten 28G PROTEIN

Cooking spray FLAVOR

Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freeze unbaked for up to 3 months.
Batching: Frozen empanada discs are available in most grocery stores' freezer aisle.
Reheat: Air fryer at 350°F for 5 minutes. Oven at 375°F for 10 minutes.

EXECUTION STEPS

THE MACRO PREP

Brown ground beef with onion, garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Drain fat.

HIGH HEAT SEAR

Stir in cheese while meat is hot.

VEGGIE STEAM-SAUTÉ

Place a generous scoop of filling on each dough disc.

THE ASSEMBLY

Fold in half and crimp edges with a fork.

STEP 5

Brush with beaten egg and spray with cooking spray.

STEP 6

Air fry at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

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