Mexican Beef Empanadas
Mexican beef empanadas are great for any gathering, tailgating, football games, etc. These little appetizers are so good and easy.
Servings: 30 Empanadas
Ingredients
- 2 9 inch frozen pie shells thawed according to package directions
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 to 3/4 pound hamburger
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 tablespoons onion finely chopped
- 1 egg beaten with whisk
- Extra Salsa
Instructions
- Brown hamburger and onion in a skillet on top of the stove and drain. Return hamburger to skillet and add remaining ingredients and simmer until cream cheese is melted.
- Once the pie crusts are thawed, roll out and cut circles with a biscuit cutter or glass about 3 inches in diameter. Add hamburger mixture to center of each circle (about a teaspoon to each one). Fold pie crust over and seal edges with water.
- Place on baking sheet covered with aluminum foil and brush with egg. Bake in preheated 425 degree oven for 18 – 20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
You can cut this recipe in half and use only one pie crust or you could make your own pie crust and make larger empanadas using more meat in each one.