So Easy Beef Empanadas
Recipes Appetizers Beef Main Dish Mexican Quick and Easy
Description
These empanadas are so versatile, they can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish. They are crispy on the outside with a cheese and savory filling on the inside.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb. ground beef
1/4 onion, diced
1/2 t. ground cumin
1/2 t. chili powder or chipotle chili powder
1/2 t. salt
4 oz. diced green chiles
4 oz. diced pimento peppers
2 T. tomato paste
1/2 c. shredded sharp Cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
2 store bought refrigerated pie crusts
1 egg, whisked
guacamole, for serving
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unroll pie crusts on a clean, flat surface. Use a 3 inch round pastry cutter to cut circles from the dough. Combine the scraps, roll out, and cut circles again, if desired.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef; discard excess grease; stir in onions, cumin, chili powder, salt, green chiles, and pimento peppers; saute 2-3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste and the cheese. Remove from heat.
Spoon about 2 T. beef mixture into the center of each pie crust circle; fold dough over. Use a fork to seal the dough all along the curved edges.
Whish the egg in a small bowl.
Arrange in a single layer, not touching, on the prepared baking sheet. Brush empanadas with egg wash.
Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown.
Allow to cool slightly.
Serve with guacamole.
4 main dish servings or 8 appetizer servings.
*To Make in Advance: Store in an airtight container in the freezer before baking and then add about 5 minutes to the baking time if baking from frozen or bake them and then freeze for a quick and easy meal for later.
Reheat individually or in sets of 2-3 in microwave.