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Empanadas



Empanadas...they're delicious and the kids love them!! I never have leftovers when making these. If I have some they disappear before morning. You can put different fillings in, I made beef this time.

I first browned up hamburger meat 1.5 lbs, I diced up an onion and put that in and then I added a can of green chiles. Now you can add peas, which I like but the boys aren't super fans of peas in general. I add pepper and the key ingredient: Goya Adobo. It's a Hispanic all purpose seasoning which is fabulous! I use it in a variety of dishes and always have it on hand. I add some cilantro. I also added some cheese not a lot about 3/4 cup. You can add it individually when filling the empanadas or not add cheese at all up to you. I used Monterey Jack but a white cheese is what you use when making cheese empanadas.

  I actually let the meat mixture cool down before filling them. it makes it easier to stuff the empanadas because the dough gets soft and then breaks open easier and sticks easier which makes it harder to work with. The mixture can be warm but not hot. So you can definitely make the mixture ahead of time. I bought the Goya discos grande and cut them in half. I used a couple of tablespoons in each and used a fork to seal shut.



After they are all stuffed and sealed fry them up in oil, I always use olive oil but used whatever you like. Once they're brown on each side I pull them out and place on a paper towel to absorb excess grease. That's it! I made some rice to go with it as a side. You can eat them hot sauce (Ahi) for best taste!
 Enjoy!

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