How To Make Beef & Chorizo Empanadas
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb chorizo sausage, removed from casing
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 package (14 oz) refrigerated pie crusts
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a large skillet, cook the ground beef, chorizo, onion, and garlic over medium heat until the meat is browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
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Stir in the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
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Unroll the pie crusts onto a lightly floured surface. Using a round cutter or a glass, cut out circles from the dough.
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Place about 1 tablespoon of the meat mixture in the center of each dough circle. Fold the dough over the filling, creating a half-moon shape. Use a fork to crimp the edges to seal.
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Place the empanadas onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the beaten egg wash.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the empanadas are golden brown and crispy.
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Remove from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 482kcal
- Total Fat : 32g
- Saturated Fat : 12g
- Cholesterol : 123mg
- Sodium : 607mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 20g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 27g
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