SAVORY BEEF EMPANADAS

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Try Savory Beef Empanadas with only 30 minutes of prep time! These Savory Beef Empanadas are made with a versatile dough that can be either fried or baked.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

Empanada Dough (See tip.)
1 lb. lean ground beef
1/4 cup each chopped onions and green peppers
3 slices OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
2 Tbsp. tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup oil

Steps:

Prepare Empanada Dough. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; set aside while preparing empanada filling.
Brown ground beef in medium skillet on medium heat; drain. Add onions, peppers, ham, dressing, tomato sauce and garlic; mix well. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro.
Shape dough into 12 balls, using about 2 Tbsp. dough for each. Flatten each ball into 6-inch round. Spoon about 1/4 cup meat mixture onto center of each round. Moisten edges with water. Fold dough rounds in half to enclose filling; press lightly on tops to remove air pockets. Seal edges with fork.
Heat oil in large deep skillet to 375°F. Add empanadas, in small batches; cook 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Remove from oil with slotted spoon; drain well. Cool slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 420 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g