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Spicy Beef Empanadas

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  • Prep 30 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Ingredients 7
  • Servings 8
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Feel the flavors of Argentina with this chimichurri-inspired easy biscuit-based empanada.
by Qué Rica Vida Cocina
Updated Oct 6, 2016
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Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb 85% ground beef
  • 1 cup diced white onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Flaky Layers Original Biscuits (8 Count)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (4 oz)

Directions

  •  
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Heat 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add beef, onion, pepper flakes and 1/2 teaspoon salt, stirring to break up meat. Cook 5 to 6 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Remove from heat; drain and return to pan. Stir in vinegar and cilantro.
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    2
    Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Press or roll each to form 6-inch round. Scoop 1/4 cup beef mixture on center of each round; top each with 2 tablespoons cheese.
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    3
    Fold each in half; gently stretching dough over filling, pressing seal.
  •  
    4
    Using fork, press seams to seal. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 24 to 26 minutes or until golden brown.

Expert Tips

  • tip 1
    Sprinkle any extra chopped cilantro over the baked empanadas for a little pop of green.
  • tip 2
    Try a four-cheese Mexican blend instead of the Monterey Jack cheese.

Nutrition Information

300 Calories, 15g Total Fat, 15g Protein, 28g Total Carbohydrate, 6g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
300
Calories from Fat
130
Total Fat
15g
22%
Saturated Fat
7g
34%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
40mg
13%
Sodium
560mg
23%
Potassium
130mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
28g
9%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
6g
Protein
15g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
10%
10%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

  • Feel the flavors of Argentina with this chimichurri-inspired easy biscuit-based empanada.
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