Beef Empanadas – Flaky Hand Pies with Savory Beef Filling

1 lb (450 g) ground beef

1 tbsp olive oil

1 medium onion, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ red bell pepper, diced

2 tbsp tomato paste

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp smoked paprika

1 tsp oregano

Salt & pepper to taste

¼ cup beef broth or water

2 tbsp chopped green olives (optional)

1 hard-boiled egg, chopped (optional, classic Argentine touch)

For Finishing ✨

1 egg, beaten (egg wash)

Sesame seeds (optional)

How to Make
1. Make the Dough 🥟