Empanadas (Appetizer)

"Put these babies on your next Mexican menu. You won't be disappointed. Cook time does not include browning the beef."
 
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Ready In:
40mins
Ingredients:
9
Yields:
20 Empanadas
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ingredients

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directions

  • To make beef filling, crumble and saute beef and onion in a skillet until beef is cooked and onion is soft.
  • Drain; stir in red chile salsa, chile powder, cumin, garlic powder, coriander, salt and pepper.
  • Set aside.
  • Place thawed patty shell dough on a floured board and roll out all in one piece to about 1/16 inch thickness.
  • Cut dough into rounds with a 3 inch round cookie cutter or a large drinking glass.
  • Put 2 teaspoons of filling on each dough circle.
  • Fold each over into a half circle.
  • Moisten edges with water and press edges together with a fork.
  • Place empanadas slightly apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Prick tops with a fork.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown; serve hot.
  • These may be wrapped carefully after baking and frozen.
  • To reheat, bake frozen empanadas uncovered at 400 degrees for 5 to 8 minutes.

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Reviews

  1. my grandma used to make these empanadas
     
  2. This was a tasty treat. I made them for dinner and we all enjoyed them. The only alterations made to the recipe: I used puff pastry sheets > rolled out thinner, regular salsa, added a few dashed of Worcestershire and Frank's RedHot Original sauce and some cilantro. I brushed the the tops of the empanadas with an egg wash before baking. YUM! It'a a keeper & thanks for posting Keen5.
     
  3. I made Recipe #100898 to go with these delicious Empanadas. I made some with beef and some with chicken. I added green olives in with the mix. Made them taste great! Excellent both ways. I served with salsa and sour cream on top. Great recipe!
     
  4. I love the idea of baking instead of frying. Much healthier. I don't like to fry if I can bake instead... Again gret recipe. I will make it again. sandy
     
  5. We loved this recipe!!! It's a favorite in our home that is made over and over again.
     
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I love to cook, but don't have a lot of time to do it, since I work full time. I like to try a new recipe every Saturday, if time allows. <br> <br>I have one grown son and three grandaughters ages 16,10 and 3. The ten year old has won many medals in gymnastics meets over the past few years.
 
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