Empanadas

CoolJewel
CoolJewel @cook_2780199
Bucks County, Pennsylvania

I had to help my daughter make empanadas for a class project, so I thought I’d post our results because they came out pretty good!

Empanadas

I had to help my daughter make empanadas for a class project, so I thought I’d post our results because they came out pretty good!

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Ingredients

  1. 4pie shells (2 boxes)
  2. 1 lb.ground beef
  3. 2 TBS.olive oil
  4. to tasteGarlic salt,
  5. 1small onion, chopped
  6. 1green bell pepper, chopped
  7. 4 clovesgarlic, chopped
  8. 2 TBS.tomato paste
  9. 1 tsp.Cumin
  10. 1 tsp.Chili powder
  11. 1 tsp.Oregano
  12. 1 tsp.Salt
  13. 2 TBS.vinegar (any kind will do)

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    In a pan, heat one pound of ground beef in a tablespoon of olive oil on medium heat until beef is fully cooked. Season with garlic salt. Drain meat and set aside.

  2. 2

    In the meantime, chop green pepper, onion, and garlic.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, heat remaining oil and add tomato paste, vinegar, cumin, chili powder, oregano and salt. Also add in the chopped garlic, onion, and green peppers. Cook until softened (8-10 minutes).

  4. 4

    Add the meat back to pan and mix and simmer for another five minutes.

  5. 5

    Lay out the pie shells and make as many 4 or 5 inch rounds that you can, using a cookie cutter or a glass. Place filling in the center of each round. Fold in half and seal ends with a fork.

  6. 6

    Deep fry or pan fry in oil until golden brown, about a minute on each side.

  7. 7

    Remove to a paper towel to drain and cool.

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Comments (2)

MsKipper
MsKipper @MsKipper
Thanks for this recipe...i couldn't find a simple recipe will try this week....what do u fix with it

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