Empanadas de Picadillo

15 minutes Prep Time
45 minutes Cook Time
10 Servings

These picadillo empanadas are filled with a hearty mixture of seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, onion, garlic, and Red Gold Original Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies for a filling that’s savory, slightly sweet, and packed with flavor. Wrapped in empanada dough and fried until crisp and golden, they make a satisfying main course or crowd-pleasing appetizer. They’re especially good served warm with your favorite dipping sauce for an easy bite that feels classic and comforting. @mariaas.table @thefeedfeed (4/26/26)

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup onion
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 10 ounces potatoes
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 1/2 tbsp sugar

  • 1 can Red Gold Original Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies 10 oz

  • 1 packet premade empanada dough (6-inch discs)

Instructions

Step One

Wash and dice the onion, garlic, and potatoes.

Step Two

To a hot pan, add oil and sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant.

Step Three

Add in the ground beef, along with all the seasonings (onion powder, garlic powder, salt, pepper, cumin, and sugar). Cook until nicely browned.

Step Four

Add in 1 can of Red Gold Original Diced Tomatoes + Green Chilies along with the diced potatoes. Cover and cook until the potatoes are cooked through and tender.

Step Five

Once cooked, remove from the heat and allow the filling to cool down.

Step Six

Gently roll out the empanada dough and add the picadillo filling (1 to 2 tablespoons per empanada).

Step Seven

Fold over the dough and seal the edges tightly using a fork.

Step Eight

To a frying pan, add about 2 cups of oil and heat it to 350°F

Step Nine

Gently place the empanadas in the hot oil and fry until golden brown.

Step Ten

Once golden brown, remove the empanadas and place them on a rack to cool.

Step Eleven

Enjoy with your favorite sauces.

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