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Sloppy Joe Empanadas

Cultural Context

Empanadas, a staple in Venezuelan cuisine, are often filled with various meats, cheeses, or vegetables. The Sloppy Joe variation combines the classic American sandwich filling with the flaky pastry of empanadas, creating a delightful fusion. This dish is popular for casual gatherings and is enjoyed by both children and adults alike, showcasing the adaptability of Venezuelan cuisine to incorporate international flavors.

VenezuelanVEmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 pound ground beef
1 onion
1 can Hunt's Manly Sloppy Joe sauce
flour (for rolling)
8 Grands Original biscuits
cooking spray (for greasing)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while monterey jack is often less expensive.

1

Brown 1 pound of ground beef in a skillet over medium heat with 1 chopped onion, adding a little salt.

2

Once browned, add 1 can of Hunt's Manly Sloppy Joe sauce to the beef and onion mixture.

3

Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes to combine the flavors.

4

Remove the mixture from heat and prepare to fill the biscuits.

5

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

6

Roll out each Grands Original biscuit on a floured surface, starting from the middle and working outwards.

7

Place a couple of tablespoons of the beef mixture in the center of each rolled-out biscuit.

8

Fold the biscuit over to create a half-moon shape and press the edges down to seal.

9

Use a fork to press down on the edges for a decorative seal.

10

Place the filled empanadas on a greased baking sheet.

11

Bake in the preheated oven for about 13 to 17 minutes, checking for a golden brown color.

12

Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbakingfrying

Equipment Needed

skilletbaking sheetrolling pin

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Empanadas de Sloppy JoeSloppy Joe Pasties

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