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Shredded Beef and Sharp Cheddar Empanadas

Shredded Beef and Sharp Cheddar Empanadas

I made shredded beef tacos for dinner this weekend, and we had leftover shredded beef in the refrigerator to use up. I also had a pre-made pie crust and sharp cheddar cheese, so I made this quick and simple shredded beef and sharp cheddar empanadas recipe. I worried that the shredded beef would be too juicy to produce crisp, flaky crusted empanadas, so I heated the shredded beef and put it in a colander to drain for a couple of minutes. The result was just what I wanted! Tender meat and cheesy-filled empanadas with a crispy, flaky crust. My daughter, husband, and I thought they were delicious. My son wasn’t a big fan–his loss!

Shredded Beef and Sharp Cheddar Empanadas

Empanadas:

  • ⅓ cup shredded beef, warmed & drained
  • 1 pre-made pie crust
  • Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 egg, well-beaten

For Serving:

Shredded Beef and Sharp Cheddar Empanadas

How to Make Shredded Beef and Sharp Cheddar Empanadas

Click here for the shredded beef recipe.

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a silpat mat.

Heat the leftover shredded beef until warmed through. Spoon some of the meat into a colander in the sink and let the juices drain.

Lay your pre-made pie crust out on the counter. With a rolling pin, roll out the pie crust until 18 inches in diameter. Cut out 8 circles using a ramekin as a guide.

Top each round with about 2 teaspoons of shredded beef, followed by a bit of shredded sharp cheddar.

Moisten edges of dough with water; fold the dough over and press with fingers to seal.

Shredded Beef and Sharp Cheddar Empanadas

Use a fork to press around the edges. Place on a baking sheet. Brush the tops of each empanada lightly with egg.

Shredded Beef and Sharp Cheddar Empanadas

Place into the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole. Enjoy!

Shredded Beef and Sharp Cheddar Empanadas

 

Shredded Beef and Sharp Cheddar Empanadas

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Appies & Snacks
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8
Author: Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

Ingredients

Empanadas:

  • cup shredded beef warmed & drained
  • 1 pre-made pie crust
  • Sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 egg well beaten

For Serving:

  • Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Sour cream

Instructions

  • Click here for the shredded beef recipe.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with a silpat mat.
  • Heat some of the leftover shredded beef until warmed through. Spoon the meat into a colander in the sink and let the juices drain.
  • Lay your pre-made pie crust out on the counter.
  • With a rolling pin, roll out the pie crust until 18 inches in diameter.
  • Cut out 8 circles using a ramekin as a guide.
  • Top each round with about 2 teaspoons of shredded beef, followed by a bit of shredded sharp cheddar.
  • Moisten edges of dough with water; fold the dough over and press with fingers to seal.
  • Use a fork to press around the edges.
  • Place on a baking sheet. Brush the tops of each empanada lightly with egg.
  • Place into the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Serve with salsa, sour cream, or guacamole. Enjoy!
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