Weeknight Ground Beef Empanadas Recipe

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Weeknight Ground Beef Empanadas
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Directions:

  1. In food processor, add diced peppers, juice of lime, entire can of Rotel, and salt. Mix until all green serrano peppers are small, with no large chunks. Set aside.
  2. In large skillet, brown ground beef until done. Drain and set aside.
  3. In same skillet, add olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add onions, red bell pepper, and garlic cloves. Sauté 3 minutes.
  4. Add chili powder, seasoning salt, cumin, and black pepper. Sauté 1 minute. Add cider vinegar and cook 3 minutes.
  5. Add cooked ground beef, puree from food processor, and bring to a boil.
  6. Turn down to a simmer, and add cilantro. Simmer 5-10 until desired consistency.
  7. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  8. Roll out refrigerated dough and make a bit thinner with rolling pin. Use a round cookie cutter, or a drinking glass, and cut out round pieces. Re-roll scraps and cut out more circles until gone.
  9. Place 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons meat mix in the middle of each circle and fold in half. Seal edges with fingers. Crimp the edges with a fork.
  10. Place on foiled baking sheet and cook at 400°F for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  11. Serve with salsa and sour cream for dipping.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 245.77 Kcal (1029 kJ)
Calories from fat 135.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15g 23%
Cholesterol 46.86mg 16%
Sodium 1010.69mg 42%
Potassium 405.46mg 9%
Total Carbs 12.93g 4%
Sugars 2.67g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.82g 11%
Protein 15.88g 32%
Vitamin C 34.7mg 58%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 21%
Iron 12.7mg 71%
Calcium 37.8mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 137.92 Kcal (577 kJ)
Calories from fat 75.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.42g 23%
Cholesterol 26.3mg 16%
Sodium 567.18mg 42%
Potassium 227.54mg 9%
Total Carbs 7.26g 4%
Sugars 1.5g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.58g 11%
Protein 8.91g 32%
Vitamin C 19.5mg 58%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 21%
Iron 7.1mg 71%
Calcium 21.2mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.6
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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