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Texas Beef Empanadas

Shredded beef highlight the flavorful filling wrapped in a flaky crust, plus dipping sauce.
Prep Time40 minutes
Active Time20 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: flaky pie crust, jalapeños, shredded beef, tapas
Yield: 20
Calories: 167kcal
Author: Sweet Ordeal

Materials

Sauce:

  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/3 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. hot sauce
  • fresh lime juice, to taste

Empanadas:

  • 14.1 oz. box frozen or refrigerated pie crusts (2), such as Pillsbury
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeño, finely chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups cooked Chuck roast, shredded or finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. BBQ sauce
  • 1 tsp. hot sauce
  • 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely grated
  • 1 egg
  • 1 Tbsp. water

Instructions

  • If frozen, thaw out pie crusts according to package directions, then line two baking sheets with parchment.

Sauce:

  • In small bowl, mix together sour cream, BBQ sauce, hot sauce, and lime juice. Allow sauce to marinate in refrigerator while you make empanadas.

Empanadas:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Pour olive oil into skillet, heat to medium. Add onion and jalapeño. Stir and cook for 5 minutes or until they begin to soften.
  • Add to skillet shredded beef, garlic, BBQ sauce, and hot sauce. Continue stirring and cooking for another 3 minutes.
  • Transfer beef mixture to bowl. Stir in cheese until well combined.
  • Whisk egg and water in small bowl and set aside.
  • Lay pie crusts flat and cut out 4" circles. (Circles can be slightly smaller or larger.)
  • Brush egg wash on edges of crust circles. Place about 1 tablespoon of beef mixture in center, then fold over one side. Bring edges together and crimp edge with fork to seal.
  • Place filled empanadas on baking sheets. Brush egg wash over tops of each empanada, then bake for 20 - 24 minutes, or until slightly golden brown.
  • Serve empanadas warm with dipping sauce on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 107mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg