GOTTA EMPANADA?

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Provided by Chef mariajane

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb extra lean ground beef
1 cup salsa
1 (425 g) package ready-to-use refrigerated pie crusts (2 crust)
1 cup kraft tex-mex light cheese, shredded

Steps:

Heat oven to 425°F.
Brown meat in large skilllet; drain. Stir in salsa; remove form heat,.
Place 1 crust on baking sheet; top with meat mixture, spreading to within 1-inch of edge. Cover with cheese and remaining crust; seal edges with fork.
Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before cutting into wedges to serve.
SUBSTITUTE: Substitute Tex-Mex for Mozzarella shredded cheese.
SPECIAL EXTRA: Top with 1 small chopped tomato and 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro just before serving. Serve with a mixed green salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.6, Fat 16.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 28.1, Sodium 460.3, Carbohydrate 22.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 12