Beef and Cheese Empanadas with Tomato Salsa Roja

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground pork is typically cheaper and adds a different flavor.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add diced onions and red pepper; sauté until softened.

Stir in minced garlic, paprika, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add ground beef to the skillet; cook until browned.

Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and chicken stock; simmer until thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in grated monterey jack cheese until melted.

Roll out empanada wrappers; place a spoonful of beef mixture in the center of each wrapper.

Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape; crimp edges to seal.

Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Bake or fry until golden brown and crispy.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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