Drain fat is needed

Add seasoning and set aside

Preheat oven to 425

In large bowl, mix dry ingredients for crust

Cut in cold butter

Add water and mix until just combine

Roll out 1/4 of dough on well floured surface

Cut dough into desired size rounds (as for pie)

Add beef filling and 2 tsp cheese

Place empanadas on parchment lined baking sheets

Bake 15 minutes and rotate

Bake an additional 10-15 minutes or until crust is golden

Cool on wire racks

Store in fridge or make extra and freeze

To thaw from frozen, preheat oven to 425 and bake on lined baking sheet 10-20 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165

Brush empanada dough with egg wash for more golden color