Beef Empanadas
Más is better! | 2-3 Servings
- Wheat
Flaky, savory, and filled with seasoned ground beef and veggies, these Latin-American pastries are the perfect appetizer or snack for any mealtime or gathering. All you have to do is bake or air-fry them to golden perfection and share! We like to dip them in sour cream and salsa, but feel free to serve them with your favorite dips and toppings. Nutrition values are representative of approximately 3 empanadas. There are 2.5 servings per container.
Ingredients
7.5 ounce
Maspanadas Beef Empanadas
(Contains: Wheat)
Nutrition Values
Cooking Steps
Keep refrigerated until ready to eat; best if used within 7 days.
OVEN: Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 375 degrees. Place empanadas on a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake on middle rack until golden brown, 15-18 minutes. Flip halfway through baking. (Note: Oven times may vary.)
AIR FRYER: Coat an air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange empanadas side by side in basket (you may have to work in batches). Air fry at 375 degrees until golden brown, 8-10 minutes.
Customer reviews
Review summary
Updated on Sep 2026- Flavor: The beef filling had decent flavor for many, but a large number of reviewers found it bland and dry, especially without a dipping sauce.
- Ease of prep: These heat up quickly and easily in an air fryer, making them a convenient snack or light meal anytime.
- Suggestions: Serve with sour cream, salsa, guacamole, or a spicy chipotle dip — reviewers consistently agreed a sauce makes a big difference 🌶️. Air frying at 375°F for 8–10 minutes (not longer) gives the best results; oven baking can leave them less crisp.
- Portions: Several reviewers felt the filling-to-dough ratio was off, with too much pastry and not enough beef inside.
Reviews from our home cooks
The empanadas from HelloFresh were a hit - savory, fresh, and full of flavor without tasting cheap or overly processed. They were simple to prepare, came together quickly, and turned out delicious. A fun and satisfying meal that felt both homemade and enjoyable.
Really enjoying the beef empanadas. I pop them in the microwave for 60 seconds and eat on the run. I am sure they are even better in the air fryer!
Very good beef filling with mild and delicious spices. My only negative is the crust. Your photo shows that it looks like a pastry crust, while in actuality, it looks like a grey-brown covering. It didn't taste bad, but not real good either. I would have taken off half a star if I could.
I had a batch of fresh made red Chile sauce in my fridge that needed to be finished off. I dunked these empanadas in the sauce after pulling them out of the toaster oven and they turned out great.
These are a perfect lunch or dinner when I don't feel like cooking. Very tasty and bake up easily. Major plus that these are offered as my free item. I've ordered them many times and hope they stick around!
These are great and always good. We have a salad with the beef empanadas for lunch or as an appetizer for dinner. They are a great snack.
I always like these empanadas. They cook up so quickly and easily in my air fryer and make a great lunch option.
They were spiced okay, but very dry filling, could have benefited from a sauce. Empanada crust was quite chewy, and very bland. I wish it would have gotten crisper in the oven and had more flavor overall.
The beef empanadas were quite tasty and so easy to cook. I like how they are frozen so I can pull them out whenever I need an appetizer.
Love these mini empanadas. Very practical for quick breakfast before going to work
