Barbacoa Empanadas
Flaky baked empanadas stuffed with tender, seasoned Barbacoa and melty cheddar make a quick, crowd-pleasing snack or meal. Brush with egg, bake until golden and serve with salsa, guacamole or sour cream for a perfect handheld fiesta.
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Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Servings: Makes 12 Empanadas
Ingredients: 4
Ingredients
Preparation
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Step 1
Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
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Step 2
Working with 1 dough round at a time, top each with approximately 1 heaping Tbsp. barbacoa and 1 heaping Tbsp. shredded cheese. Moisten edges of dough with water, if needed; fold dough over and press with fingers to seal. Crimp edges using a fork or your fingertips. Place on cookie sheet. Repeat with remaining dough rounds, barbacoa, and cheese. Brush tops with egg. Bake about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
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Step 3
Serve with salsa, guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo.
Nutrition Information
230 Calories
6.5g SAT FAT
11g PROTEIN
1.3 mg IRON
2 mg ZINC
* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet
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- Wash all produce prior to use.
- Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
- Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
- Refrigerate leftovers promptly.
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I've used frozen empanada wrappers for this recipe and it's been so easy! These are impressive to bring to a pot luck!
Family favorite recipe! I use Goya empanada dough. After brushing the dough with egg, I sprinkle cumin powder on the top for extra flavor. I serve them with rice, beans, and queso for a meal or bring them to a gathering as an appetizer.