Shredded Beef and Cheese Empanadas
Crispy fried empanadas filled with shredded braised beef and sharp cheddar cheese.
Prep Time:
30
min
Cooking Time:
15
min
Total Time:
45
min
Servings:
4-6
Ingredients
- 16 oz. shredded beef
- 8 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 packs empanada dough (frozen in the grocery store)
- Sea salt
- Pepper
- Oil, for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot or table top fryer to 365 degrees.
- In a large bowl shred the beef. If you need to chop it please do. You do not want big chunks that are hard to bite and tear.
- Add the chopped cilantro and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix together and taste for seasoning. If needed add salt and pepper.
- Next lay out the empanada dough and place about a golf size ball in the middle. You want to make sure to not get it on the edges and not overstuff them. If there is too much filling, they will not close properly and will open while frying.
- Fold the dough over and close the edges. I like to roll the edge in and create a rope pattern making sure it is tightly sealed.
- Fry at 365 degrees until golden brown, flipping over to get both sides golden.
- Let drain and sprinkle with sea salt.