Baked or Fried Empanadas

• Gluten free

• Meat

  • 1 lb Ground beef

• Produce

  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 4 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 Onion, medium
  • 1 1/2 tsp Oregano, dried
  • 2 Potatoes, small
  • 1 Red bell pepper

• Canned Goods

  • 4 tbsp Tomato paste

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 1/2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Kosher salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 4 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 Oil
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 tbsp Cumin, ground

Found on jonesinfortaste.com

Description

Ingredients

• Pie crust recipe for double crust, x4
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 lb ground beef
• 4 tsp garlic powder
• 4 Tbsp tomato paste
• 4 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 Tbsp ground cumin
• 1½ tsp chili powder
• 1½ tsp dried oregano
• 1½ tsp kosher salt
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 small potatoes, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Oil, if frying

Directions

• Clean potatoes and pierce several times with a fork. Microwave for about 6 minutes, until tender, turning half way through. Allow to cool slightly and then dice.
• Make your favorite pie crust recipe according to its directions. Chill in fridge for at least 30 minutes.
• For empanada filling, in a large skillet, heat 1 Tbsp olive oil over medium heat. Cook ground beef and garlic salt until beef is cooked completely. Drain the grease and remove beef to a separate container.
• In the same pan, heat the remaining olive oil and add the remaining spices and bell peppers and onions. Cook for about 8-10 minutes over medium heat until they begin to soften.
• Add the ground beef and diced potatoes and continue to cook over low heat for an additional 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Roll out the pie dough on a lightly floured work surface till a ¼ inch thick. Cut out 5 inch rounds and fill with a large spoonful of meat filling. Carefully fold the dough over the filling and pinch to seal. Using a fork, press the tines into the edges to completely seal them.
• If frying, heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F. Fry the empanadas until golden brown turning over if necessary to brown the top, about 5-7 minutes.
• If baking, heat oven to 350 degrees F and place empanadas on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes until the crust is a light golden brown color.