Empanadas Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks
🍽️ Keywords: Meat, Southwestern U.S., Mexican, Healthy, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Brunch, < 60 Mins, Oven, Stove Top, Easy
👩🍳 Servings: 20 Empanadas
Description:
Put these babies on your next Mexican menu. You won’t be disappointed. Cook time does not include browning the beef.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1/2 onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup chile salsa
- 3 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare the Beef Filling:
- Crumble and sauté beef and onion in a skillet until the beef is cooked and the onion is soft.
- Drain any excess fat.
- Stir in red chile salsa, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, coriander, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
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Prepare the Dough:
- Place thawed patty shell dough on a floured board and roll it out into one piece to about 1/16 inch thickness.
- Cut the dough into rounds using a 3-inch round cookie cutter or a large drinking glass.
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Assemble the Empanadas:
- Put 2 teaspoons of filling on each dough circle.
- Fold each circle over to create a half-circle shape.
- Moisten the edges with water and press them together with a fork to seal the empanadas.
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Bake the Empanadas:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place the assembled empanadas slightly apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
- Prick the tops of the empanadas with a fork.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve hot.
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Optional: Freezing and Reheating:
- These empanadas can be wrapped carefully after baking and frozen.
- To reheat, bake the frozen empanadas uncovered at 400°F (200°C) for 5 to 8 minutes until heated through.
Enjoy these delicious empanadas as a snack, appetizer, or part of your next Mexican-themed meal!
