These taco pies are easier to handle than those regular tacos you need two hands to keep the the shells from cracking and the fillings from falling out. Pico de gallo and pepper Jack cheese round out the flavors of the taco beef. Taco hand pies are perfect for parties and on-the-go meals. Serve with picante sauce for dipping.
Provided by bd.weld
Categories Main Dish Recipes Savory Pie Recipes Beef Pie Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, and garlic salt together in a mixing bowl.
- Cook and stir beef in a saute pan over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain fat and return beef to the pan. Add water and taco seasoning; stir thoroughly until fully incorporated and water has been absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomato mixture and pepper Jack cheese,
- Lightly flour a work surface. Roll each empanada wrapper out to a 6-inch circle. Scoop 1/3 cup beef filling onto the center of each wrapper. Fold each wrapper in half to enclose the filling. Crimp edges with a fork to seal. Pierce the top of each pie twice with a fork. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Whisk egg and water together to make egg wash. Brush egg wash over the tops of the pies.
- Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.2 calories, Carbohydrate 22.9 g, Cholesterol 43.5 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 438.5 mg, Sugar 1 g
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