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Savory Beef Empanadas

Prep

15-30 mins

Total

1 HR 50 MIN

Servings

6 Servings

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.

Ingredients

  • -

    Empanada Dough (See tip.)

  • 1

    lb

    lean ground beef

  • 1/4

    cup

    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

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Prepare Empanada Dough. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; set aside while preparing empanada filling.

  2. Step 2

    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.

  3. Step 3

    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.

  4. Step 4

    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.

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