Get ready to sink your teeth into the most mouthwatering, flaky, and crispy beef empanadas of your life!

Imagine a tender, flavorful filling of seasoned ground beef, tomatoes, onions, and garlic, all wrapped up in a delicate pastry package, deep-fried to perfection. Sounds like a dream, right?

First, heat up some olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add in that ground beef and cook until it’s browned and crumbly, breaking it up into tiny pieces as it cooks. This will take about 10 minutes, so be patient!

Next, add in some chopped onions and cook until they’re soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Then, stir in some tomato sauce, sliced olives, sofrito, sazón, garlic, oregano, and pepper. Let this mixture simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it’s thick and rich.

Now it’s time to assemble our empanadas! Roll out those pastry disks on a lightly floured surface until they’re about 1/2 inch larger in diameter. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of that delicious meat mixture into the middle of each disk.

Moisten the edges of the disk with a little water, then fold the pastry in half over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Press the edges together to seal, or use a fork to crimp them shut.

Heat up about 2 1/2 inches of corn oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F. When the oil is hot, add in a few empanadas (don’t overcrowd the pot!) and fry until they’re crispy and golden brown, flipping them once halfway through. This should take about 4-6 minutes.

Remove the empanadas from the oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot and enjoy!

And there you have it, folks! Crispy, delicious beef empanadas that are sure to become a favorite in your household. Happy eating!