BAKED NOT FRIED BEEF EMPANADAS

Baked Not Fried Beef Empanadas image

Provided by Diana R

Categories Beef

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 11

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1 lb ground beef
1 large onion
3 Tbsp garlic powder
3 Tbsp onion powder
5 pkg sazon powder seasoning goya
2 1/4 Tbsp adobo powder
3 Tbsp frank's red hot
2 medium potatoes diced small
1 pkg pastry shells goya
1 1/2 c water to cover
1 c mexican blend shredded cheese

Steps:

1. pre-heat oven to 400 degrees...brown meat in a saute pan over medium heat with onions, onion powder, garlic powder, adobo powder and sazon seasoning
2. once browned add franks red hot and diced potatoes (make sure potatoes are all in small cubes) and add water to cover...cook until potatoes are soft add more water if needed
3. after water is boiled off and potatoes are soft add a cup of shredded yellow cheese and mix until completely melted and mixed with the ground beef
4. take the ground beef and spoon the meat mixture into the goya shells and then fold over and pinch edges closed (fork works great)and place on a cookie sheet (use cooking spray first)
5. place the cookie sheet in oven for 10 min and then flip them over and cook for another 5/6 min or until crispy
6. take out and enjoy :)