THAI BEEF EMPANADAS

Thai Beef Empanadas image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 empanadas.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 garlic clove, sliced
2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon chopped seeded serrano pepper
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh lemongrass
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 package (17 ounces) refrigerated beef roast au jus
1/2 cup cooked rice
8 frozen empanada wrappers (6 inches), thawed
8 fresh basil leaves
4 teaspoons jalapeno pepper jelly

Steps:

In a small skillet, saute onion and garlic in 1-1/2 teaspoons oil until tender. Stir in the serrano pepper, oyster sauce, lemongrass and sugar; cook for 1 minute. Using two forks, shred enough beef roast to measure 1 cup (save remaining roast for another use); stir into skillet. Remove from the heat., Spoon 1 tablespoon rice over half of each empanada wrapper to within 1/4 in. of edges; top with 2 tablespoons beef mixture and a basil leaf. Brush jelly over opposite half of each wrapper. Fold dough over filling. Moisten edges with water; press with a fork to seal and prick tops., Place on a greased baking sheet. Brush tops with remaining oil. Bake at 425° for 10-13 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.