How to Make Empanadas | So Delicious and Easy!

You won’t be able to have just one of these delightful Empanadas. Perfectly spiced beef and vegetables wrapped up in a flakey, golden crust, these beef empanadas come together easily in the oven. Bursting with flavor, these baked empanadas are perfect as an appetizer, dinner, or a mid-day snack!
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[@gaby2107]

Hi John, Im from Mendoza, Argentina. Here empanadas are onions, minced Meat and spices. And each province has its own particular recipe. If you want , I can send you our tradicional mendocinian recipe of empanadas. Love your recipes

[@LeppLass61]

Gabriela Lazic, any chance you could post that recipe in the comments or send to me? That sounds heavenly!

[@shweetiepetina1563]

Yes yes yes Empanadas recipes from everywhere and variations would be incredible. Thank you!!

[@karmicfenix]

Yup in my province with use hand cut meat instead of ground beef. My mom used to do it both ways with ground beef and hand cut meat like stew meat but smaller. I like the tuna ones that my grandma used to make for cuaresma (grew up catholic) and the spinach ones. But I moved way up north of the US now and it's hard to find discos and my masa never comes up right. So I gave up in eating empanadas.

[@minadoro]

In general Argentinian Empanada dough is more elastic less flaky, (unless is a type of puff pastry for tuna empanadas) never thick like pie dough , we use warm water and beef tallow or lard never suet , in the filling there is a great variety, but usually no garlic .

[@negringo4470]

Hello Omar Dominican from Nyc , currently in LA . Just reading your message made me even hungrier . Can you list the ingredients please . Gracias un abrazo muy fuerte desde Los Angeles ....

[@page.eyesss]

Ingredients: *Garlic* (3 cloves, minced) *(Russet) Potatoes* (2, optional) *Carrots* (1/3 cup, optional) *Onion* (1, optional) *Celery* (1/3 cup or 45 grams, optional) (or you can make your own mix of veggies) *Olive oil* (1 tablespoon) *Any meat* (1/2 pound, John's using ground chuck) *Tomato paste* (1 tbsp or a generous tbsp) *Cumin* (1 tsp) *Chilli Powder* (1 tsp) *Cinnamon* (1/2 tsp) *Ground pepper* (1/2 tsp) *Frozen peas* (1/2 cup or 75 grams) *Flour* (3 cups or 360 grams into a *food processor*) *Salt* (1/2 tsp) *Cold Butter* (3/4 cups or 170 grams) *Large Egg* (2) *Water* (1/3 cup)

[@Mariiiieeeeee.J]

Ur an angel

[@pattyc7971]

One egg

[@Cascadia2011]

Thank you

[@vicki826]

The link to the full recipe is in the description. It'll take you to his website.

[@DMSProduktions]

You DON'T seem to be TOO busy!

[@NicheBahking]

Missing my mom after watching you talking to your mom...continue to savor the moment with her 💛 God bless 🙏

[@lyndaalterio1027]

I also put in raisins - this is what I learned from a Filippina friend in San Francisco - and it is absolutely delicious!

[@Ludivine664]

I once went to an after rugby party. The host's wife was from Argentina. She made a ton of these empanadas and used WonTon dough and fried them. They were out of this world. Your recipe reminded me of it all. I will surely make them soon for a party. Thanks

[@JoyceG]

my mom would make them this way when we were younger.

[@lukaduka21]

I have been craving empanadas and have been living away from Miami for a year can’t wait to go back in a month however I will be making empanadas for first time this week thanks to you. I appreciate it.

[@Lynn.Panadero4242]

I lived in Argentina and learned how to make empanadas from the experts - las abuelas (the grandmas). Que rico! We did both of your methods of sealing plus one other. We pinch the curved edge with thumb and index finger both hands and make a z fold. Then pinch it secure and move over a touch. About 4-5 of these along the curved edge does the trick. Place the empanada on your tray with the sealed edge up. Sealing empanadas is an art form. When making the filling we also started with the fat, seasoning, and garlic. Cook just until the garlic lightly browns. Immediately add the meat to stop burning the garlic. Careful, garlic turns fast and sudden. As the meat cooks, add the vegetables, then tomato. The recipe you shared is what we made in Córdoba, Argentina. Make it sweeter without the vegetables; add raisins to the mix. As you fold them, add a green olive and a wedge of hard boiled egg. This is how they make them in Mendoza. I think this is what your mom described; I couldn’t hear her well. I ❤ empanadas. I’ve made them for over 35 years now. Never even thought about the meaning of the word. Thanks. It’s always great to learn something new.

[@vickyvergara4973]

I like the relationship you have with your Mom. God bless you

[@TheRealMikeNelson]

We love the beef ones with raisins, chopped olives & chopped boiled eggs! So delicious! Thanks for this great dough recipe!

[@Katya-zj7ni]

We have Cornish pasties in UK, very similar recipe and shape but maybe a bit bigger. Ideal lunch packed in an edible casing for farm workers out all day on the land. Some of the earlier ones were savoury at one end and sweet ( apple , fruit etc) at the other . Love these .

[@TheRafark]

Miners from Cornwall brought them to Mexico in the 1800s. We call them “pastes” here

[@MariaLopez-fv2wh]

My mom was from spain! She made a mean empanadas on a home made red sauce, green and red peppers pieces of hard boil eggs and the star of the show salted cod(she would soak and added her own salt (she would saute garlic onion and roasted peppers on olive oil) yummy

[@jillcnc]

For those who don't want to make the dough, Goya makes frozen discos that are for baking rather than frying and they work GREAT for empanadas. If you have a Latin grocery nearby they should have them. My recipe is similar to this except it uses sofrito, which gives an amazing flavor. I love beef empanadas!!

[@misssexyfemboss]

There nasty now

[@UsernameUnkwn21]

It's always worth it to make your own dough

[@jhennessyde-la-fuente7193]

Just making a chicken sofrito to fill my empanadas with Goya discos. But I just noticed that the discos are smaller than 6 month ago! 🤭

[@jillcnc]

@@jhennessyde-la-fuente7193 They have two sizes. Are you sure you didn't just get the smaller ones? The larger ones are more of a meal-size; the smaller ones make more of an appetizer size.

[@jhennessyde-la-fuente7193]

@@jillcnc ...I am sure. I think Goya are changing the look too, the package is different and discos are bit smaller, at least that is what I have seen at Latin Markets in Los Angeles, Ca.

[@audrey93ify]

"I usually use a fork but I want them to be cute for you" 😊 ahhhh that energy ... this is what keeps me hooked on your videos! You are so adorable

[@nancyhernandez-ng4uq]

Facts

[@UBMD]

Hey John, I’m a recent subscriber and just wanted to say you’re killing it with these recipes! I’m Spanish and I never make the masa from scratch. It never even occurred to me, I always end up buying the Goya pre made rounds. Anyway, thank you for this recipe and you should consider a Peruvian version. We put powdered sugar and lime on top. Might sound a little strange but the combination is perfection! Richard 🇨🇴🇵🇪

[@justrayne7]

That's what I wanted to do too lol. but none of the big stores around me carry them and I'm kind of a homebody so I tend to just either make it from scratch or order it somewhere that delivers lol. How much time this would save me though if I could get the Goya wraps. I'm trying to make this for a potluck with 25 people 😥 my family is from Cuba so I am stuffing mine with picadillo 🤤

[@terrybrown1337]

I purchased the "Goya Empanada dough round disc's" at Walmart last week.. regards

[@gioarias75]

@@justrayne7 have you see cooked by Julie she’s Cuban & makes her dough from scratch I couldn’t do it but I made her meat so many times & my friends & family loved it!

[@CreamyJalapeno]

@@justrayne7 I like to buy the rounds from Kikuet in Puerto Rico. I think the shipping costs are worth it. They are much better than the Goya!

[@EKA201-j7f]

Lime is a very interesting idea!

[@annadenton]

I love Argentinian empanadas! It’s a traditional food just meat onions garlic and spices. Baked or fried. Then you have lot of fillings options of empanadas. Thank you for your recipes Preppy!💜

[@PreppyKitchen]

Thanks Anna!!

[@mastaniji9225]

Those are not Argentinian empanadas 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@Yasmin11]

@@mastaniji9225 Anna is right. Meat empanadas have meat (which can be minced or cut with knife in bigger chunks), onions, garlic, different tipes of spices, and some people add potatoes, raisins or olives. Also you have other “flavors”, like chicken, caprese (tomatoes, basil and mozzarella), humita (corn filling), etc. I really dont think you are argentinian so please shut up if you dont know our recipes, pelotudo.

[@terrybrown1337]

@@Yasmin11 Never thought of Caprese!! sounds delicious to me. Thank-you!!!!

[@mastaniji9225]

@@Yasmin11 I'm from Argentina and I really know about empanadas. Do u need some recipes to send u? From where part of my country??? CATAMARCA, CÓRDOBA, JUJUY, MENDOZA, SAN JUAN ....FROM NORTH OR SOUTH OF MY COUNTRY???? I can send u what ever u feel cooking. By the way, I make them by my own. I can teach U. FRIED OR BAKED???? And I'm a LADY, born in Buenos Aires, CABA. Right now I'm in Santa Fe. if u are from Argentina.... la única pelotuda sos vos, sin ofender😏 Creo que nos entendemos. Pd: Las salteña, llevan papa. En gral a las norteñas les ponen este ingrediente🥔.

[@anissaholmes4495]

I like that you use other items like a bowl to cut with. That is what a real home cook does. 🙌🏻💕

[@BobSmith-vu3zm]

I was skeptical of the peas, celery, and carrots but it tasted really good and my family loved it, the seasoning really comes through. Great recipe to have with some ancho chili sauce.

[@jhennessyde-la-fuente7193]

Try some green olives stuffed with pimientos from Goya, instead of peas, (don't put too much) your meat will taste better.

[@ccryder1234]

Hi John, I wanted to thank you, FINALLY the perfect dough for empanadas, LOVE IT so easy to work with and I live in the great one and only Southwest 4 corners area. I put a little southwestern charm in mine our secret ingredient green chili from Hatch, NM sets it off like WOW is that good. Whole family in love with this idea and it all started with your wonderful recipe. So I thank you John and I absolutely love your channel. You made our lives alot more delicious. ❤️🪔👼 God Bless

[@Gaby_Cakey]

I'm from Puerto Rico and we call them empanadillas. They are fried and the pastry is flakey. Haven't made them in a while but now I want some.

[@luisa.gonzalez4859]

🔥 🔥 🔥

[@lindarosnercecche3294]

Hi John---great video! For a secret on the amazingly perfect roll on the dough to seal the empanadas, lay it on the table or mat where you are working, and use both hands to roll the crust, as opposed to holding it in your hand. You Can Do It!!!

[@ladyday9999]

I bought the dough already made. I couldn't take too much time making these since I'm in the middle of exams. Thank you John for the recipe they were good! Greetings from the eternal city of Rome.

[@redinthehead6843]

Your relationship with your mom is precious!!

[@dilrozabobomurodova7289]

I love your relationship with your mother. so nice of both of you

[@kseaglass8920]

You are my favorite! Quick tip on the onion. For no tears keep a small bowl of water near the onion you're cutting & the onion will go to that moisture spot instead of those awesome eye's of yours. Much love to you and the family.

[@kuroneko3896]

I've never heard of that tip before!? Definitely trying it out next time I'm cutting onions. Thanks! ;)

[@kseaglass8920]

@@kuroneko3896 it totally work's. Thank you for commenting. Giada De Laurentiis takes credit for this. I learned it from her. Have a blessed weekend ahead my friend.

[@Madinamoon114]

That is amazing it reminds me Ramadan that is number one food comes to my mind when I am fasting thanks for sharing your wonderful food recipes keep going

[@ilovekandii214]

John, I absolutely love all of your recipes! Every single one I’ve tried is a hit. You never fail me! I am a huge foodie and serious home cook. I really appreciate your recipes and I can’t wait to try this one out!!

[@kathyvp]

Hello John, if I making two empanada fillings (beef & cheese) I use the folding method for the beef empanadas and the fork method for the cheese empanadas, that way I can distinguish which one is which 😅 Love your work and everything you do for this community, thank you... 🤗👍

[@christinehoolihan7433]

Him and his mother are just the sweetest!

[@LipaNonna58]

John, your videos always make me laugh, love how you look at the cameras and always know what to say and know we are laughing at you! Thank you for the videos, and can’t wait for the cookbook!!

[@subliminalphish]

I was taught to make them with just ground beef and spices. The spices are cumin , oregano, sage and a whole teaspoon of red ground Chile peppers. They are hot but delicious. This was from someone who served in Panama back in the early 1980's there. The pastry dough also had white wine in it. They are good. The one thing I wish I knew to make is the hash burrito that I got while in El Paso from a family restaurant. Man they were so yummy. Idk what all spices and or aromatics . I wish I knew. I know the owners were of Mexican decent and wish I had asked being a mid western girl. After eating there, I never wanted to eat at Taco Bell again! This was YEARS ago but I can still remember them fondly!!!

[@lisawinfield543]

A friend of mine made hash from leftover meat and potatoes that were cut up in very small cubes. Use traditional Mexican seasonings like you do in tacos and add your own favs. Also do a search on KZbin 😅

[@marthagordon3299]

Thank you John for sharing your unique way to make “Empanadas”. Kudos to your mom for racing such a wonderful cook! As you mentioned “Empanadas” were brought from Spain and Portugal. Around the world they took their unique multi-cultural flavors to make them more delicious! Great work, keep it up! God bless you for sharing your talents!!!🙏🙏🙏😘

[@PoeLemic]

Thanks for teaching us this. This is such a great idea to use when you have lot of left-over meats. This way, we won't waste and can eat it later in week in a different form.

[@arleneperry9899]

Thanks!

[@crazycrazy8904]

Love from INDIA 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳... this dish just like our samoosa....

[@Kasande-q3w]

Am Peruth from Uganda I like to watch you things and I am doing them thank you so so much

[@ei3545]

Empanadas can be filled with so many ingredients, so this recipe is great to know 💜

[@joannaedwards6325]

My Argintine neighbors gave us sweet empanadas at Christmas made with beef filling that had tiny pieces of prunes and raisins with cumin and cinnamon. Yummy!!

[@inspired9239]

I have leftover filling for a chicken pot pie I had made. So I came here to see at what temp for how long to bake. Thought I'd also use the leftover dough from the pie to make an Empanada since I have never made them before. Thank you, John. You're my go-to guy!

[@jen48602]

I've never tried this type of empanada 🥟 but it looks delicious! In Colombia, we make the dough with cornmeal similar to an arepa and it's very thin to get as crispy as possible when deep fried. Fillings vary but my favorite is just sofrito (sautéed onion and tomato) with potatoes. Serve with a spicy dipping sauce similar to salsa. Thank you for sharing such wonderful recipes! ❤

[@leonedenton945]

Hello

[@carolinaluiggia]

I am from South America and this is a very very good recipe, I will try it with a food processor next time. In Chile and Argentina some recipes add olives, raisins and hard boiled eggs…and a glass of wine to enjoy it! Wonderful to have landed in your channel thank you!

[@janesmith9628]

HA! SO glad you called your Mom during this !! Was hoping she would make an "empanada" appearance !! Look forward to trying this recipe very soon!!

[@noratameu8674]

Channel of cake welcome 🌹🌹🌹

[@leewomack3498]

I put the dough in an empanada mold 😊 plus after mixing the filling, I ad just a smidgen of brown gravy...... it's awesome!!

[@jennifergray6873]

We were raised vegetarian and my mom would make empanadas with cooked onions, corn, mozzarella and ricotta! She uses an egg as a binder so all the filling stays together. They are delicious! My mom rolls the edges but she leaves them on the counter to do the roll. She is way better at it than I am, so don’t feel bad 😂

[@werelemur1138]

That sounds good! Half my family is vegetarian, the other is omnivorous, so I always have to have alternatives. I was thinking about using different closing methods to mark which fillings were which.

[@Yasmin11]

For those who are vegetarian, i really recommend Humita empanadas, which are filled with spiced corn, or Pumpkin Empanadas; they are amazing 🙌🏻

[@ixchelssong]

I've had many Spanish and Latin friends. One of them is a Columbian vegetarian. Once she and her husband had an "empanada party." (He is not vegetarian.) We all made empanadas together with the fillings they had made in advance. The fillings were a traditional meaty one, and a creamy spinach one. That last one is what I used for myself, and was delicious! That was many years ago, so sadly I don't really remember what else was in it. 😂😁

[@firdabadrie7903]

From time to time I made this Empanada with this pastry dough.. it reminds me when I was young and studying in DC- and my kids love them so much even I made the filling so they may eat with anything available, tortilla, mashed potato, bread and sandwich them and definitely over slightly cook scrambled eggs

[@ashleyv999]

Love the editing saying "I'm John. I'm a Virgo." 🤣 This looks so yummy! I haven't had empanadas before I might need to try this recipe. I can't wait to get your cookbook it is going to be here when it's almost my birthday so it's my present to myself. ❤

[@martabuonsanto7284]

I’m a Virgo too and I love your show and recipes. I have tried many of your recipes and they came out great ! You make it so easy Bravissimo !

[@BrownyBird]

I forgot how much this ditch means to me. I will try to make it for my fuzzy kids. This can be the answer to my prayers. Also in Cuba my mum used to seal the empanadas with a fork. I think is better because the edges are less thick and one can enjoy them mejor 🥰...Oh and FRY. They taste better fry 😝

[@KK-bk4ll]

In the Philippines, either we bake or fry the empanada or we use either butter or oil in making our dough with sugar. Where I grew up, we have two versions : ground pork,potatoes,sweet potatoes,carrots,and raisins with a little sugar, add a quarter of hard boiled egg or half of boiled quail egg when putting in the filling and then fry.The other version is using yukon gold potatoes, ground beef, raisins, and green peas then fried. Me and my sisters prefer the first version and in the far north,we like to eat it with spiced vinegar. When I make the fold ,(I learned this from my uncle when I was a kid), after putting in the filling,I use fork to close it, then use my index fingers to fold from right to left. My left index finger secures the edge while the right index finger folds. With every fold, I use my right index fingernail to add an additional seal. It’s more work maybe but we want to make sure it won’t open up as we fry the empanadas and it will also look like a cute piece of art😁. I enjoy watching your videos because it’s so natural.

[@angelamarie4137]

My mom makes amazing empanadas. She makes the pastry crust with lard, and I think it makes a difference. Same with all of her hand pies. You can also make these in an air fryer and they are super good!

[@kimauger4293]

I have lard. I wish I had seen your comment before making. Mine are in the oven now. I will try the lard next time. I make my own lard. :)

[@velvet_IE]

I literally did the mashed potatoes recipe from this man and my man loved it. Very simple too. I will continue to use ur recipes.

[@akuma_killereva3683]

I get war flashbacks every time I see an empanada lol. One time, my Abuelita took me to her Puerto Rican friend’s house just to get something. I was waiting in the car for over half an hour already and then she told me to come inside because her friend wanted to meet me. Her friend served me a whole meal of empanadas and pineapple juice. I’ve never been so full in my life. I actually thought I was going to pass out. 🤢

[@lorrieshigley3625]

Lovely memories!

[@rizzymay450]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 at least u got a good treat for the whole week

[@paulanogueira6640]

They made you wait for 1/2 hour before they invite you in ?how rude 😅

[@ummacooks]

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[@charlie77577]

@@paulanogueira6640 they must’ve got caught up talking before Abuelita realised she forgot she had a passenger😂😂😂

[@anabelaguilar888]

I love how you teach why things have to be done a certain way. I'm the type of person that needs to know why.

[@leonedenton945]

Hello

[@samhall988]

You have become my new Martha Stewart, your recipes and techniques are spot on. I've made a few of your cakes and will use you as an automatic reference.

[@anachirila4031]

Same here!!!

[@gerriebell2128]

I love how your recipe allows for whatever level of spicy heat you want. I bought some little frozen snack size empanadas and I couldn’t eat them at all, and my husband put cream cheese on them and then could tolerate them.

[@23oakhill]

In the UK we have a dish called a Cornish pasty which is kind of similar but which uses raw beef, namely skirt steak. I have never tried to make them but I have eaten them and they are delicious, they have a very traditional recipe including potato , turnip ,onion and steak and pastry similar to the empanada , how do you feel about cooking it with raw chopped steak?

[@sylsuthss]

That was the first thing that popped in my head. Now I want one of my aunt's Cornish pasties

[@Pythonaria]

I'm in the UK too. I make Cornish pasties and they are similar to these. I've got a set of pasty makers. Just cut a pastry circle out, pop it on top of whichever size you're using, put the filling in the middle and close the two halves. Really quick and easy. I bought them years ago - they were really cheap but so useful. The large one makes a good sized pasty and the little one is great for buffet sized pasties. The middle sized one is great for making apple turnovers or fruit pasties.

[@wanders175]

I make both, Pasties which are popular in Michigan upper peninsula which I use already made pie crusts, low percentage fat ground beef (Not pre cooked), potatoes, a few carrots chopped up for some color, onions, salt and pepper. For the Empanadas, I use pre made Pie crusts, low fat ground beef in a fry pan, add chili powder, 2 cans of Ro*Tel Mild Diced tomatoes & Green Chilies drained well, medium onion, Green olive sliced, salt, and some Monterey cheese. Both are delicious!

[@noratameu8674]

Channel of cake welcome 🌹🌹🌹

[@23oakhill]

@@Pythonaria do you use raw beef? I have always been rather worried as to whether the meat would be cooked.

[@mknapp7718]

OMG. Made these today and everyone loved them. I need to work on the dough. I measured by weight but it could have used a little more water. Cinnamon. Who’d have guessed that would work so well.

[@stuartkaplan5132]

I actually used your spinach pie recipe as filling for the empanadas. They we’re delicious and worked out perfectly!

[@lilianavazquezfalconier7868]

EXCELENT I am so thankful to you!!! I am from Argentina and these empanadas bring me a lots of memories. Blessings!!!

[@katherinasoljan6550]

I'm supposed to be looking how to make a cake (I need to donate one home made cake next week) and I couldn't stop watching this video. I'll definetly try to make this for my kids lunch! Thank you John!

[@noratameu8674]

Channel of cake welcome 🌹🌹🌹

[@amivillanueva2567]

I’m a Virgo too 😬… John you have helped me cook and it has made my family so happy 🤗you are amazing 🤩

[@TheLadyFae]

I'm definitely buying your cookbook asap, and shall await it eagerly! Everything I've ever made with your recipes has been incredible, thank you for doing what you do 💕

[@christinarodriguez7642]

Love your videos. My husband is Cuban born and introduced me to the Empanada. They make a meat filling called Picadillo. They use a pre made dough from the Mercado Latina that are already in disks. After watching your video I think I am brave enough to give making my own Empanada dough a try, and as a change up I will try your meat filling. Keep up the good work.

[@judiebradshaw4368]

MIL empanadas were made with ground beef, green onion, red pepper flakes, hard boiled egg and green olive. Very delicious. So many options.

[@annejose7334]

We Filipinos are Spanish Colony, Empanadas are one of our favorite snacks here in the Philippines. We can use tuna, pork, sausage and chicken with boiled eggs or raw eggs for fillings. But most Filipinos deep fried it.

[@Intothemythicalworld]

Made these last night with some Mexican corn salad and rice. So good!🥰

[@donnapratt7936]

Oh, they look SO good! I lived in Paraguay/Argentina for years….so I DO love empanadas! 😋💕

[@jasminevazquez15]

Hi john tried this recipe and my husband loved them ! Can you make A sweet empanada recipe next ?? probably dulce de leche or pumpkin filled yumm! thank you for your delicious recipes, much love! 🥰🥰

[@SpunkyOlsen]

thank you John, I follow and prefer your recipes over pretty much everyone's. Not everyone explains as nicely as you do, so we don't feel bad for looking foe r a recipe.

[@NailEuphoria]

This literally went up as I was frying some empanadas!!!! 😂😂❤❤❤🎉 so cool!

[@NailEuphoria]

and beef too!!! what are the odds!?? 😮😂😂❤

[@PreppyKitchen]

Nice!

[@bellaellen4030]

Isn't it spooky?

[@NailEuphoria]

@@bellaellen4030 right!? Lol

[@janeingermany2258]

@@NailEuphoriai swear this phone tracking everything we do!!! Lol

[@TheWaitfornever]

I'm making these again today. The first time I made them exactly as in the recipe and they were delicious! 👍 This time the filling is chicken in green sauce because I wanted to try something different. They are scrumptious! It really goes great with the pastry. Thanks again for sharing 💕

[@candidlearning3233]

Recently I had moved to Germany to Study Abroad (coming from the U.S.) and I was stuck in a hotel for a month due to issues with the university. But I got addicted to your channel. Since I moved in to my legitimate accommodations, I have probably used two of your recipes a week and have been completely inspired to cook. I really enjoy the way you explain everything and how flavorful all of your food is. Thank you for posting to this day, and also I have some cinnamon rolls baking right now (based on a video you uploaded I think two years ago!)

[@peggybmaui4]

Empanitas as a desert, my Great Aunt made the best. You start with refried beans but sweeten and add cinnamon and a little allspice. They are little desert pies. I wish I could ask her for her recipe and her Chile Rellenos as well. If you ever come out with the desert ones I'd love it!

[@charlotterau5307]

Yum! My 3 year old is obsessed with cooking videos on KZbin and her go-to request is Preppy Kitchen! She always asks for a whisk and then inevitably ends up in her toy kitchen “whipping” something up ☺️

[@noratameu8674]

Channel of cake welcome 🌹🌹

[@Amaizingra]

I prefer fill the empanadas Peruvian style are very delicious ! 👍

[@maya.maya234]

The filling that is used in this recipe is quite similar to the filling of a common indian dish known as the samosa.(also pronounced as sambusa by the indo-africans) Samosa filling can be made the same way or u can skip the meat in the recipe. You should also try making the famous indian samosa as its a very common dish not only made in india but also common amongst the Kenyan and Tanzanian communities.

[@napsandnaps]

The samsa (samosa) made in Tamilnadu are made with meat.

[@zaitoonazazi4905]

I now what somosus are they tast so good

[@savahbejin7511]

Love them!

[@gloriaiarango]

Aliya Bagha. These are not the fillings of a real empanada, see my comment above.

[@joedurt2220]

Fun fact. Empanada's came about 500years after Samosas.

[@roseyberry4590]

John you did great sealing the empanadas, I like the traditional fold but like the design the forks makes too!

[@phoenix2.020]

Yum, John! Empanadas are delicious. Especially beef and chicken! Empanadas go great with meals, and make great snacks. I want one right now! 😋 😋

[@Temulon]

I'm not going to lie, I'm lazy as hell. I followed his directions exactly for the filling but then just rolled the filling up in a tortilla. Tasted great to me.

[@michelemartin1529]

Love how you called your mom ❤️ so sweet!

[@belenlazaga6085]

Hi John, as an Argentinian I love empanadas, lots of love for you and you family ❤️🌻

[@veritorossi]

Pero eso tiene menos de empanada. Es una tristeza.

[@jeannepong6198]

Hi John: Really enjoy following many of your video recipes through the years. Such a pleasure to experience your energy and enthusiasm in your demonstrations. Thank U for being an inspiration to try new recipes.

[@tiffanysailor8410]

These look so delicious! 🤤 Thank you for sharing with us 😊

[@raquelanaliagiubergia4867]

It recipe seems delicious!!! It is your own recipe. Here in Argentina we make It a bit different for instance we use meat and onions in equal parts, 1/2 pound of meat/1/2 pound of onions, then some garlic, 1/2 tbs ground pepper. Salt, pepper and very important: CUMIN. And the dough: Flour, salt, butter and water. Saludos desde Buenos Aires Argentina.

[@samiraayub2000]

In our country, we make the filling with just onion and meat (of course spices included). That's my mother's favorite.

[@leonedenton945]

Hello

[@Gigi-rg7xy]

These seem like the Argentinian way to make empanadas . Love it!❤

[@elisazulueta9535]

Hi John thank you so much for sharing your Empanadas recipe, it looks delicious, I’ll be making them soon❤

[@reddae6910]

As a fellow Virgo, I felt the slight shave on the carrots was “just right” and equally satisfying 😁. Love your videos and all your pro tips. Just fabulous ✨

[@stacycardinale8081]

These look soooo good!! I've never had an Empanada. I will definitely try these! Thank you ❤️

[@veritorossi]

Try an authentic recipe because this is not whar a real empanadas would eben taste like.

[@Andbygrace7024]

Gonna make this using garden veggies, home grown garlic, onion, potatoes and carrots. Thank you again.

[@sandracasey3486]

These look good but....there is nothing like a Chilean empanada! Beef, onions and spices cooked for hours then when filling the dough add a wedge of hard boiled egg & a sliced black olive on one end. I was lucky enough to spend a lot of time in Antofagusta, Chile and they eat these everyday for breakfast. Yummy!!

[@spicerack4397]

A chef always loves to hear that there's something better than he's just shown you how to make.

[@loretosilva7687]

Totally, agree with you😉🇨🇱

[@mariadelao6593]

Hola!! I am from Spain, you are doing in excellent job with the empanadas. I'm hooked on your recipes. Thank you very much.

[@damned_1]

Yum savory empanadas, they look delicious!! Have you a recipe for the o’l Mexican panadería pumpkin empanadas I grew up with? I’d love *YOUR* version. I love all your ideas/recipes. 🥹🫶🏽

[@OnlyOneG-d]

I have a plastic empanada folder. It saves time. They look like they have been done with the fork method but perfectly spaced.

[@alicemaggio8854]

I've have wanted to make these for a long time, but I thought it was too difficult. You have made it look so easy I'm going to try them this weekend. Thank you for all the great recipes you have given to us.

[@candycoatedcyanide3267]

Me too I felt the same, but it looks rather simple definitely I’m going to try 😋👍

[@nellyrasberry]

Ok, just finished to make the filling and it’s 9pm, but oh, snap, am out of flour. Will have to wait tomorrow to finish it. I did grind some chicken thighs I had, to put inside, and omg, the filling is so good. Followed the recipe exactly. Can’t wait to make the dough tomorrow and finish it. The fillings tastes so good already! And am a Virgo too! 😀

[@akontilis1792]

John, you are such a great teacher. I love how you explain what to do (and also why to do it!!)😁

[@debbie2691]

Ive always wanted to try making these, so thanks for the instructive lesson.

[@neverending3270]

You should try making the pumpkin empanadas those are my favorite !

[@sabrinamendez9078]

Mmmm those are my favorite, I'm Mexican,and my mom's pumpkin empanadas recipe is the best.

[@maxandmaggie2010]

The way you prepared it , that's how I learned to make it without the cinnamon ( Philippines ) .In the Philippines every province makes their own empenadas. Leftover I used it to make an egg OME . Puerto Ricans used cheese as fillings.

[@suraya2059]

Been trynna find a good recipe for this, it Looks so good, will definitely be trying this!

[@jhennessyde-la-fuente7193]

My favorite treats...empanadas! I prepare the meat ahead of time, to add more flavor I like to add green olives stuffed with pimientos instead of peas, mmm yummy😋, buen provecho!

[@dennysegonzales1416]

YOU'RE MAKING ME MISS MY GRANDMOTHER....she would make us pineapple empanadas and we would help her close them up with milk and a fork. love all your videos and my new preppy kitchen cookbook. i'll definitely be making these

[@leonedenton945]

Hello

[@laurajackson-x2i]

Incredible cooking tutorial! The step-by-step guidance made even complex dishes seem approachable. Thanks for the delicious ideas!