Crescent Moon Empanadas

  • Prep 45 min
  • Total 1 hr 10 min
  • Servings 34

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb ground beef round
  • 2 teaspoons from 1 container (6.25 oz) Old El Paso™ Original Taco Seasoning Mix
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend (4 oz)
  • 1/4 cup frozen corn (from 12-oz bag) thawed
  • 1/4 cup Progresso™ black beans (from 15-oz can), drained, rinsed
  • 1 can (4 oz) Old El Paso™ Chopped Green Chiles, drained
  • 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count), softened as directed on box
  • 1 egg, slightly beaten
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup thick & chunky salsa

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 425°F. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning and 1/4 cup water. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 3 minutes or until most of liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese, corn, beans and chiles
  • 2
    Remove crusts from pouches; unroll on work surface. Roll each crust to 12-inch round. With 3-inch round cookie cutter, cut 17 rounds from each crust. Spoon about 2 teaspoons beef mixture over half of each round to within 1/4 inch of edge. Brush edges with water. Fold dough over filling; press edges firmly with fork to seal. On ungreased cookie sheet, shape empanadas to curve and look like crescent moons. Brush with beaten egg.
  • 3
    Bake 11 to 13 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool 10 minutes. Serve with sour cream and salsa.

  • Make these empanadas main-dish pastries by cutting out larger rounds and filling them with more meat mixture. Baking time will be longer.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
70
Total Fat
4g
0%
Saturated Fat
2g
0%
Sodium
135mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
5g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
0
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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