Beef Empanada

Ingredients:

2 Servings

  • 1 Red Bell Pepper (diced)

  • 1 Jalapeno (diced)

  • 1 Yellow Onion (diced)

  • 1/2c Cilantro (chopped)

  • 4 Cloves Garlic (diced)

  • 1tsp Paprika

  • 1tsp Cumin

  • 1tsp Chili Powder

  • 1tsp Garlic Powder

  • 1tsp Onion Powder

  • 1tsp Salt

  • 1tsp Pepper

  • 1tsp Oregano

  • 1lb Ground Beef

  • 8oz Tomato Sauce

  • Empanada Dough 10ct

  • 4oz Quesadilla Cheese

  • Oil for Frying

Instructions:

Preparation:

  1. Dice 1 Red Bell Pepper, 1 Jalapeno, 1 Yellow Onion, 1/2c Cilantro, and 4 Garlic Cloves

  2. Gather Seasonings. 1tsp Paprika, 1tsp Cumin, 1tsp Chili Powder, 1tsp Garlic Powder, 1tsp Onion Powder, 1tsp Salt, 1tsp Pepper, and 1tsp Oregano

  3. Heat enough Frying Oil in a pot or fryer to 375°. Make sure there is enough oil to cover the Empanadas

Cook:

  1. Saute 1 diced Red Pepper, 1 diced Jalapeno, 1 diced Yellow Onion, 1/2c Diced Cilantro, and 4 diced Garlic Cloves until soft

  2. Add 1lb Ground Beef to vegetables and break up until browned and fragrant.

  3. Add Seasonings and mix

  4. Add 8oz Tomato Sauce and Simmer for 5 minutes

  5. Set Aside and Cool

  6. To a lightly floured surface, lay down one sheet of Empanada Dough and fill with 3-4 tbsp of Fillings. Grate on some Quesadilla Cheese

  7. Close the Empanada Dough and crimp edges with a fork. Use a little water to close them if needed.

  8. Fry in Frying Oil at 375° for a few minutes on each side until golden brown.