Cheesy Empanadas

Serves 16
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Directions

  1. 1Grab a pan and set it at medium heat.
  2. 2Grab a pan and set it at medium heat.
  3. 3Grab a pan and set it at medium heat.
  4. 4Add a little bit of oil and allow it to heat up.
  5. 5Add a little bit of oil and allow it to heat up.
  6. 6Add a little bit of oil and allow it to heat up.
  7. 7Once the oil is hot, add half of the onion and cook for a couple of minutes.
  8. 8Once the oil is hot, add half of the onion and cook for a couple of minutes.
  9. 9Once the oil is hot, add half of the onion and cook for a couple of minutes.
  10. 10Add one minced garlic clove and cook for about 30 seconds.
  11. 11Add one minced garlic clove and cook for about 30 seconds.
  12. 12Add one minced garlic clove and cook for about 30 seconds.
  13. 13Add the ground beef, break it down, season with all the spices, and cook for 7 minutes.
  14. 14Add the ground beef, break it down, season with all the spices, and cook for 7 minutes.
  15. 15Add the ground beef, break it down, season with all the spices, and cook for 7 minutes.
  16. 16After 7 minutes, drain the meat to remove all of the fat.
  17. 17After 7 minutes, drain the meat to remove all of the fat.
  18. 18After 7 minutes, drain the meat to remove all of the fat.
  19. 19Add the chopped poblano peppers and mix.
  20. 20Add the chopped poblano peppers and mix.
  21. 21Add the chopped poblano peppers and mix.
  22. 22Taste the meat for salt and adjust if needed.
  23. 23Taste the meat for salt and adjust if needed.
  24. 24Taste the meat for salt and adjust if needed.
  25. 25Set the meat filling to the side and allow it to cool down.
  26. 26Set the meat filling to the side and allow it to cool down.
  27. 27Set the meat filling to the side and allow it to cool down.
  28. 28To make the dough, transfer the flour into a large bowl.
  29. 29To make the dough, transfer the flour into a large bowl.
  30. 30To make the dough, transfer the flour into a large bowl.
  31. 31Add salt (1 tsp or to taste) to the flour and mix.
  32. 32Add salt (1 tsp or to taste) to the flour and mix.
  33. 33Add salt (1 tsp or to taste) to the flour and mix.
  34. 34Add shortening to the flour and crumble it with a clean hand.
  35. 35Add shortening to the flour and crumble it with a clean hand.
  36. 36Add shortening to the flour and crumble it with a clean hand.
  37. 37Once the shortening is broken down, slowly pour in hot water and hydrate the flour.
  38. 38Once the shortening is broken down, slowly pour in hot water and hydrate the flour.
  39. 39Once the shortening is broken down, slowly pour in hot water and hydrate the flour.
  40. 40Once the flour has hydrated, knead for 5 minutes until the dough is smooth.
  41. 41Once the flour has hydrated, knead for 5 minutes until the dough is smooth.
  42. 42Once the flour has hydrated, knead for 5 minutes until the dough is smooth.
  43. 43Divide the dough into small balls, making sure each ball weighs 50g or is as even as possible.
  44. 44Divide the dough into small balls, making sure each ball weighs 50g or is as even as possible.
  45. 45Divide the dough into small balls, making sure each ball weighs 50g or is as even as possible.
  46. 46Allow the dough balls to rest for 20 minutes.
  47. 47Allow the dough balls to rest for 20 minutes.
  48. 48Allow the dough balls to rest for 20 minutes.
  49. 49Once the dough has rested and the meat has cooled, grab a ball of dough.
  50. 50Once the dough has rested and the meat has cooled, grab a ball of dough.
  51. 51Once the dough has rested and the meat has cooled, grab a ball of dough.
  52. 52Roll out the dough until you have a flat disc, flipping it back and forth.
  53. 53Roll out the dough until you have a flat disc, flipping it back and forth.
  54. 54Roll out the dough until you have a flat disc, flipping it back and forth.
  55. 55Add cheese, then ground beef, to the center of the dough.
  56. 56Add cheese, then ground beef, to the center of the dough.
  57. 57Add cheese, then ground beef, to the center of the dough.
  58. 58Dip a finger in water and rub it on the edge of the dough.
  59. 59Dip a finger in water and rub it on the edge of the dough.
  60. 60Dip a finger in water and rub it on the edge of the dough.
  61. 61Grab one side of the dough and begin to seal it.
  62. 62Grab one side of the dough and begin to seal it.
  63. 63Grab one side of the dough and begin to seal it.
  64. 64Fold the top edge and press it down to create a nice edge.
  65. 65Fold the top edge and press it down to create a nice edge.
  66. 66Fold the top edge and press it down to create a nice edge.
  67. 67Set the shaped empanada to the side and repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
  68. 68Set the shaped empanada to the side and repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
  69. 69Set the shaped empanada to the side and repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
  70. 70Once all empanadas are stuffed and shaped, you can fry or bake them.
  71. 71Once all empanadas are stuffed and shaped, you can fry or bake them.
  72. 72Once all empanadas are stuffed and shaped, you can fry or bake them.
  73. 73To fry, set a pan at medium heat and allow the oil to reach 350 degrees.
  74. 74To fry, set a pan at medium heat and allow the oil to reach 350 degrees.
  75. 75To fry, set a pan at medium heat and allow the oil to reach 350 degrees.
  76. 76Begin frying the empanadas until they are nice and golden on both sides.
  77. 77Begin frying the empanadas until they are nice and golden on both sides.
  78. 78Begin frying the empanadas until they are nice and golden on both sides.
  79. 79Remove the fried empanadas from the oil and set them on a kitchen towel or paper towels to drain.
  80. 80Remove the fried empanadas from the oil and set them on a kitchen towel or paper towels to drain.
  81. 81Remove the fried empanadas from the oil and set them on a kitchen towel or paper towels to drain.
  82. 82Repeat the frying process for the remaining empanadas.
  83. 83Repeat the frying process for the remaining empanadas.
  84. 84Repeat the frying process for the remaining empanadas.
  85. 85Serve the empanadas once ready.
  86. 86Serve the empanadas once ready.
  87. 87Serve the empanadas once ready.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 1 lb lean ground beef
  • 0.25 onion
  • 0.25 onion
  • 0.25 onion
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 minced garlic clove
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp onion powder
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp cumin
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 roasted, peeled and chopped poblano peppers
  • 3 roasted, peeled and chopped poblano peppers
  • 3 roasted, peeled and chopped poblano peppers
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 6 tbsp shortening or lard
  • 6 tbsp shortening or lard
  • 6 tbsp shortening or lard
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup hot water
  • Queso Oaxaca
  • Queso Oaxaca
  • Queso Oaxaca
  • 1 serving love
  • 1 serving love
  • 1 serving love

Equipment

panlarge bowlkitchen towelpaper towels

Tips

  • You can make the dough first and while it rests, make the filling. Just make sure the filling has cooled down before placing it in the dough.
  • If you have a scale, use it; make sure each ball of dough weighs 50g or just make sure they are all as even as possible so they can cook evenly.
  • To bake, set the oven at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes, and make sure you give it an egg wash or spritz some oil.
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