Beef Empanadas

  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Ingredients 8
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400°F. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in chili powder, salt and tomatoes. Remove from heat.
  • 2
    On ungreased large cookie sheet, unroll pie crusts. Spoon about 2 cups beef mixture onto half of each crust, spreading to within 1/2 inch of edge. Top each with 1/4 cup cheese.
  • 3
    Brush edge of each crust with beaten egg. Fold untopped half of each crust over filling; press edge with fork to seal. Cut slits in several places in top of each; brush with beaten egg.
  • 4
    Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges to serve.

  • Try adding some fresh cilantro to this Beef Empanadas recipe. Chop 2 tablespoons and add it to the empanada filling with the tomatoes.
  • Beef is one of the most common stuffing ingredients, but other variations include veggies, chorizo and chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
480
Calories from Fat
250
Total Fat
28g
43%
Saturated Fat
12g
60%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
100mg
33%
Sodium
720mg
30%
Potassium
180mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate
36g
12%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
2g
Protein
19g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 4 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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