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. Working in batches, fry those empanadas until they’re crispy and golden brown, flipping them once, about 4 to 6 minutes.

Transfer the empanadas to paper towels to drain, and get ready to devour them! If you don’t have a deep-fry thermometer, don’t worry – just use the wooden spoon trick to test the oil temperature.

And that’s it! Crispy, flavorful beef empanadas that are sure to become a favorite in your household. So go ahead, indulge in these tasty treats, and enjoy every last bite!