Baked Empanadas
By: Andie Mitchell
Published: Wednesday, February 10, 2010 - 6:33pm

Ingredients




2 cups Cooked pinto beans, rinsed and drained if canned)
1 cup Onion, chopped
1 clove Garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Drained, chopped green chilies(canned)
1 teaspoon -to 2 chili powder
1 teaspoon Ground cumin
1 tablespoon Cider vinegar
1 cup Cheddar or Monterey Jack, Cheese, grated
1 pound Lean ground beef
1 cup Onion, chopped
2 cls Garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Drained, chopped green chilies (canned)
1 teaspoon -to 2 chili powder
teaspoon Ground cumin
Salt
Salsa
2 pkts Frozen empanada dough (13oz) 20 5-inch disks

Preparation

1 Make the Bean Filling: Coarsely mash the beans. Stir in the onion, garlic, chilies, chili powder, cumin and vinegar. 2 Make the Beef Filling: Saute the beef, onion, and garlic and a skillet over medium heat, breaking up the meat into small bits. Cook until the beef is browned and the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes. Drain off fat in a colander. Wipe out skillet with paper towels, and return the meat mixture to it, off the heat. Stir in the chilis, chili powder, cumin and salt to taste. 3 Finish the dish: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Place a disk of daugh on a work surface. Spoon 2 scant tablespoons of bean filling onto one half leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edge. Top with 1 tablespoon grated cheese if you like. Brush the edges of the dough with water. Fold the dough over the filling, forming a half circle. With the tines of a fork, press the edges together firmly, and poke a few holes, in the top to let the steam escape. Repeat until you have used all the filling. Use the same procedure with the meat filling topping with 1 tablespoon salsa if you wish. Place the empanadas on a 
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Permalink JahnaviuApril 9, 2011  

Can you make vegetarian Empanadas too? If so, what would you suggest for filling? 
 








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10.0 to 12 servings





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Comments:
Jahnaviu

Can you make vegetarian Empanadas too? If so, what would you suggest for filling?