[[{“value”:”Not to many foods hold as much flavor into such a convenient package as a good beef empanada. Wrapped in a crisp pastry shell, the handheld classic can be filled with everything from simply seasoned ground beef to cheese, vegetables, olives, and a unique blend of spices. While empanadas are often tied to independent bakeries and local restaurants, there are plenty of chains making them a staple on their menu.
Empanada Mama
With several New York City locations and a long list of empanada choices, Empanada Mama gives beef lovers plenty to select from. The menu includes a traditional Colombian Ground Beef Corn Empanada in addition to others like the Brasil, which combines ground beef with olives, onions, and potato. “Empanada Mamá has a crazy variety of empanadas, and several locations,” a Reddit user said.
Mr. Empanada
Mr. Empanada has expanded throughout the Tampa Bay area, making its name easier to find across the region. Beef empanada fans can keep things traditional with the simple Ground Beef empanada, full of flavor, or make the order a little richer with Beef & Cheese. A Yelp reviewer said, “premium empanadas at a great price. Lots of choices!”
Lazo Empanadas
Lazo Empanadas brings Argentinian style empanadas to multiple locations in Colorado. Diners looking specifically for beef can grab the Spicy Ground Beef Empanada, a great choice for anyone who likes a little spice. “Authentic and absolutely delicious! These were hands down the best empanadas I’ve ever had. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful, and truly authentic. Highly recommend,” a Yelp reviewer said.
The Empanada’s
With locations from South Florida to Boston, The Empanada’s puts plenty of attention on the specialty food right in the name. Its traditional Beef Empanada is stuffed with premium ground beef, in addition to peppers, onions, egg, green olives, and spices. “Thankful to have had these empanadas,” a Yelp reviewer said. “The 3 combo; [one] with eggs and bacon, [the] second with pulled pork, and third with beef. All super delicious.”
Karla Cuban Bakery
Karla Cuban Bakery has several locations in the south and offers more than one way to enjoy a beef empanada. One standout is the Empanada Carne Mechada, which switches out ground beef for shredded beef. “The variety of goods here are pretty extensive too,” a Yelp reviewer said on their 5 star review. “I tried the guava pastelito, the coconut pastelito, cream cheese pastelito de queso, ground beef empanada, ham and cheese pastelito sandwich, and Cuban cortadito.”
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