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Beef, Bean and Cheese Baked Empanadas

Beef, Bean and Cheese Baked Empanadas
Prep Time BG 5

Prep Time

minutes

Cook Time BG 30

Cook Time

minutes

Total Time BG 35

Total Time

minutes

Serving BG 10

Serving

size

Recipe by Michelle of The Village Cook.

Ingredients

  • 1 package frozen empanada pastry dough* 
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 can pinto beans, drained
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

*found in Latin/ethnic section in the frozen dept of most major supermarkets

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. In a saucepan, cook the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain.
  3. Place the meat back onto the stove and add the beans, chili powder, Worcestershire, cumin, salt, pepper, garlic, and tomato paste.
  4. Stir to combine and cook over medium heat for 6-7 minutes.
  5. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray on parchment paper.
  6. Place a small amount of filling (2 tbs) and an equal amount of cheese on top of each dough circle and fold over and press to seal.
  7. Repeat until all the filling/dough is used.
  8. Brush each side with melted butter and bake until golden. (12-17 minutes)

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