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Yvette’s Empanadas
Yvette’s Empanadas
Equipment
- skillet
- Baking Sheet
- mixing bowl
- Fork
- oven
Ingredients
- 1/4 pound grass fed ground beef
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves crushed garlic
- salt and pepper to season
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan Reggiano
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 8 pieces empanada dough discs store bought
- 1 cup red tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet and when hot add the chopped onion, crushed garlic and ground beef. Season with salt, pepper and oregano. Cook for about 5 minutes, moving the meat to cook thoroughly.
- Place the meat and onion in a small bowl without any of the remaining liquid in the skillet. Add the cheeses and parsley and mix to incorporate.
- Take one disc and brush it with the beaten egg. Place 1 tablespoon mixture into the center of the disc and fold over to create a pocket. Press with fingers to seal and then use a fork to press on the edges.
- Place on a baking sheet sprayed with non stick spray. Continue with the remaining discs.
- Place in preheated oven for 16 minutes turning halfway through cooking time. Serve with red tomato sauce.
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