Beef Picadillo Empanadas
1 Hr(s) 30 Min(s) (incl. cooling)
40 Min(s) Prep
50 Min(s) Cook
We've added chopped apples and bacon to the beefy picadillo filling in these tasty empanadas—and thanks to ready-made pie crusts, they're easy to prepare.
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16 servings
Original recipe yields 16 servings
1/2 cup chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb. lean ground beef
3/4 cup tomato sauce
1 small Granny Smith apple, peeled, chopped
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted, chopped
1 pkg. (14.1 oz.) ready-to-use refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)
1 egg, beaten
Let's Make It
1
Cook and stir onions and garlic in large skillet on medium-high heat 3 min. Add ground beef; cook 10 min. or until done, stirring occasionally. Stir in tomato sauce; cook 5 min. Add apples, bacon, raisins and nuts; mix well. Cook 5 min., stirring frequently. Remove from heat; cool completely.
2
Heat oven to 400°F. Unroll pie crusts on lightly floured surface; cut each into 8 wedges. Use rolling pin to stretch each wedge, 1 at a time, to make 1 inch larger. Spoon about 1/4 cup meat mixture onto center of each wedge; top with Singles piece. Fold dough in half to completely enclose filling; press edges together to seal.
3
Place on parchment-covered baking sheet; brush with egg.
4
Bake 20 min. or until golden brown.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Special Extra
Serve topped with BREAKSTONE'S or sour cream.
Tip 2
Make Ahead
Assemble empanadas and place on prepared baking sheet as directed. Refrigerate up to 24 hours, or freeze up to 2 weeks, before baking as directed. (If frozen, thaw in refrigerator before baking.)
Tip 3
Note
For best flavor, prepare meat mixture ahead of time. Cool, then refrigerate up to 24 hours before using as directed.
Nutrition
Calories
220
Calories From Fat
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
18%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 350mg
15%
Total Carbohydrates 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Sugars 3g
6%
Protein 10g
20%
Vitamin A
2%
Vitamin C
2%
Calcium
6%
Iron
8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
servings
16 servings
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
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