Beef Empanadas
- Ingredients:15
- Servings:22
- Calories per serving:250
Beef Empanadas
- Ingredients:15
- Servings:22
- Calories per serving:250
A flaky Pillsbury™ biscuit crust wraps around savory filling in these South American-inspired empanadas. They are hand-held, all-in-one meals as mouth-watering as they are convenient.
Ingredient
Filling
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Onions, finely chopped | 8 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
| Olive oil | ---Value Not Available | 2 Tbsp |
| Garlic, fresh, minced | 1 oz | 2 Tbsp |
| Cumin, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Oregano leaves, dried | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Ground beef, 80/20 | 3 lb | 6 cups |
| Raisins, chopped | 2.50 oz | 1/2 cup |
| Pimiento stuffed olives, finely chopped | 2.50 oz | 1/2 cup |
| Diced tomatoes, canned | 14 oz | 1 1/2 cups |
| Kosher salt | ---Value Not Available | 2 tsp |
| Black pepper | ---Value Not Available | 1 tsp |
Assembly
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Pillsbury™ Southern Style Frozen Dough Biscuit, 2.2 oz (06252), thawed | ---Value Not Available | 11 each |
| Gold Medal™ All-Purpose Flour (12610), for dusting | ---Value Not Available | ---Value Not Available |
| Eggs, large | 4 oz | 2 each |
| Water, cold approx. 50°F | 1 oz | 2 Tbsp |
Instructions
- Filling
Add onions and olive oil to skillet over medium heat; stir frequently and cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
Add garlic, cumin and oregano; continue cooking for 1 minute, stirring frequently.
Add ground beef and cook through; add raisins, olives, tomatoes, salt and pepper.
Cook until mixture is reduced, but still moist and has reached a temperature of 165°F, about 5 minutes.
Keep warm until needed.
- Assembly
Thaw biscuit pucks, covered for 20 minutes at room temperature or overnight in refrigerator.
Cut each biscuit in half and roll out on generously floured surface until size is approx. 4-inches in diameter.
Fill half with 1/2 cup filling; brush edges with water and fold over to seal.
Crimp edges with fork and place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
Brush empanadas with egg wash, bake as directed and serve warm.
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
350°F |
8-12 minutes |
Standard Oven |
400°F |
12-16 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 4 minutes of baking.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories250
- Total Fat13g
- Protein14g
- Total Carbohydrate17g
- Sugars4g
Servings: 22
Serving Size: 1 empanada
Amount Per Serving Calories : 250
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 500mg | 21% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 5% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 4g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 14g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Potassium | 210mg | 6% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 20% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 15% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch ½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate ½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 2,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 1&½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 2oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice1
