EASY GIANT EMPANADA

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Make and share this Easy Giant Empanada recipe from Food.com.

Provided by katie in the UP

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin
1 onion, chopped
2 jalapenos, chopped
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup rice, cooked
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
salt
pepper
2 refrigerated pie crusts
4 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 roma tomato, chopped
1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup salsa
6 tablespoons sour cream
1 avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • Saute ground sirloin, chopped onion, chopped jalapenos (with or without seeds), 2 chopped tomato and rice until meat is no longer pink.
  • Add spices and 1/2 cup Jack cheese to meat mixture off the heat.
  • Roll out 1 pie crust on to a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
  • Pile meat mixture in the middle of crust, leaving 1 1/2 inches around crust edge clear of food.
  • Roll out second crust and place on top of meat mixture.
  • Seal edges with fork.
  • Poke several holes in top of crust and bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees approx 40 minutes until browned.
  • Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes.
  • Slice into 6 pieces and serve with chopped green onions, chopped lettuce, shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, sliced avocado and chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 684.4, Fat 43, SaturatedFat 16.3, Cholesterol 93.8, Sodium 562.9, Carbohydrate 44.2, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 5.1, Protein 30.6

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