Beef Empanadas ? Street Eats | PartyBluPrints.com

During the month of January, we?ll be covering What?s HOT in Food for 2013.? Today, we?re embracing #20 on the list of TOP 20 Trends: Food Truck Food or Street Eats.

Beef Empanadas are a delicious, and flavorful meal or snack that kids and adults love! ? I found this awesome recipe at Pillsbury?.? It?s super easy ? just 20 minutes prep and 20-25 minutes in the oven.? Serve with a salad or carrot and celery sticks and you?ll have a quick and simple meal for the whole family.? Empanadas also are perfect party food, so try them at your next bash.? I plan on serving them at our Superbowl party this year.

Beef Empanadas

serves 6 ? prep time 20 Min ? total time 45 Min

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, well drained
• 1 box Pillsbury? refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (2 oz)
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions

1. Heat oven to 400?F. In 12-inch skillet, cook beef and onion over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in chili powder, salt and tomatoes. Remove from heat.
2. On ungreased large cookie sheet, unroll pie crusts. Spoon about 2 cups beef mixture onto half of each crust, spreading to within 1/2 inch of edge. Top each with 1/4 cup cheese.
3. Brush edge of each crust with beaten egg. Fold untopped half of each crust over filling; press edge with fork to seal. Cut slits in several places in top of each; brush with beaten egg.
4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into wedges to serve.

Check out Pilsbury.com for more easy and delicious recipes!

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