To make these delicious empanadas, start by cooking ground beef, onions, and bell pepper in a large skillet until the beef is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.

Next, add cumin, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili powder to the ground beef mixture and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat.

Lay an empanada disk on parchment paper. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the filling onto the center of the disk, then top with 1 tablespoon of cheese.

Fold the empanada circle in half over the filling, pressing the edges down firmly with a fork to seal. Repeat this process with the remaining empanada disks and filling.

In a deep skillet, heat cooking oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Carefully place 2 empanadas at a time into the hot oil and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Remove the fried empanadas to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Once all the empanadas are fried, serve them with your favorite salads, salsas, and guacamole for a delicious meal! Enjoy!