Baked Empanadas Recipe

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Ingredients:

BEAN FILLING

2 cup cooked pinto beans, rinsed and drained if can
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 cl garlic, minced
1 tbsp drained, chopped green chilies(cann, ed) to 2 chil
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp cider vinegar
3/4 cup cheddar or monterey jack
1 cheese, grated (opt)

BEEF FILLING

1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 cup onion, chopped
2 cl garlic, minced
1 tbsp drained, chopped green chilies (can, ned) to 2 chi
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 salt
1 salsa

TO COMPLETE DISH

2 package frozen empanada dough (13oz) 20 5-i, nch disks

Instructions:

Make the Bean Filling: Coarsely mash the beans. Stir in the onion,
garlic, chilies, chili powder, cumin and vinegar.

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.

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
baking sheet, and coast them lightly with vegetable oil spray. Bake
for 15 to 20 minutes, until golden brown. Serve hot or at room
temperature.

Nutritional info per serving, beef: 180 cal; 8g pro,
24 g carb, 6g fat (32%). Exchanges: .2 veg, 1.6 bread, .5 meat,
1 fat Nurtritional info per serving, bean: 185 cal; 8g pro,
34 g carb, 6g fat (32%). Exchanges: .1 veg, 2.3 bread, .2 meat,
.4 fat

Source: Miami Herald, 2/15/96 format by Lisa Crawford, 7/7/96

Servings: 20

 

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