Beef Empanada

Prep Time:	10 min
Cooking Time:	40 min
Servings:	4 people

Ingredients:

Empanada Dough:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
6 tbsp unsalted butter
1 egg
1/4 cup water or milk
1 tsp baking powder
Empanada Filling:
1 onion, finely chopped
2 chilis, minced
½ tsp chili powder
3-4 roma tomatoes diced
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup fresh cilantro
1 lb ground beef (about 2 cups or less)

Directions:

1. Break the meat up and cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes or until brown
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2. Add onions and jalapenos to cook for another 5 minutes before adding chili powder and tomatoes. Cook until thickened before gently stirring in fresh cilantro. Add salt and pepper. Set aside to cool.

3. Mix all the empanada dough dry ingredients in a bowl. Add in butter and mix. Slowly add in just enough water to form a dough. Knead the dough before rolling it out and breaking it into smaller balls.

4. Flatten out the balls, and add in the fillings, leaving just enough room around the edges to allow it to fold and stick. Place the empanadas on a parchment-lined sheet, and brush the pastries with egg wash.

5. Baking in a preheated 375 degree oven for about 25 minutes or until golden brown, rotating the sheets halfway.