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Easy Beef Empanadas

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  • Prep 35 min
  • Total 55 min
  • Ingredients 9
  • Servings 8
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Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls make these easy, flavorful empanadas even easier! This creative twist on classic empanadas is sure to please the whole family.
By Paula Jones
Updated Apr 19, 2022
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground beef (at least 80% lean)
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
  • 2 cans (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count)
  • 1 egg, beaten

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 400°F. Line two large cookie sheets with cooking parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
  • 2
    In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, onion, salt and pepper over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Return beef mixture to skillet; reduce heat to low. Stir in chili powder, cumin and tomato sauce; cook 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until heated through. Remove from heat; cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • 3
    Unroll one can of dough, and separate into 4 rectangles; firmly press perforations to seal. Cut each rectangle in half to form 8 total squares; place on one cookie sheet, spaced at least 1 inch apart.
  • 4
    Spoon 2 tablespoons beef filling in center of each square. Carefully fold dough over filling to form a triangle; firmly press edges with fork to seal. Brush tops of triangles with beaten egg. Repeat with second can of dough and remaining beef mixture.
  • 5
    Bake 9 to 12 minutes (in batches, if needed) or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before serving.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    For best results, allow beef mixture to cool slightly before spooning onto crescent dough.
  • tip 2
    The egg wash on top of the empanadas gives them a picture-perfect, glossy finish.
  • tip 3
    Serve empanadas with salsa, sour cream or guacamole on the side.

Nutrition Information

320 Calories, 16g Total Fat, 15g Protein, 27g Total Carbohydrate, 8g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 Empanadas
Calories
320
Calories from Fat
150
Total Fat
16g
25%
Saturated Fat
7g
33%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
60mg
19%
Sodium
690mg
29%
Potassium
240mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate
27g
9%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Sugars
8g
Protein
15g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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