Spicy Chili Empanadas
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
571 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
American, Venezuelan
Spicy Chili Empanadas
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These Spicy Chili Empanadas are not only delicious but super easy to make. The perfect way to reuse your chili leftovers. Enjoy as appetizers or entrees
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Ingredients
For Chili
- 1 lb ground beef lean
- 1 can diced tomatoes drained
- 1 can pinto beans do not drain, chili beans (I used pinto beans
- 1 can Rotel Original drained, 10 oz
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 1 tablespoons cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper add more if you'd like
- 1 onion Chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
For Empanadas
- 3 cans pizza dough refrigerated
- 1 cup cheese shredded
- 1 egg lightly beaten
Instructions
For chili (using the pressure cooker)
- Add olive oil to the pressure cooker and press the saute button
- Add the onion and cook until softened. About 3-4 minutes. Add the beef and brown while breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon. Season will salt and pepper
- When browned add the spices and mix well. Add the water, beans and canned tomatoes
- Place the lid on the pressure cooker and cook on MANUAL HIGH for 15 minutes
- When the machine beeps, let out the steam. (QUICK RELEASE)
- Open the lid and check for seasoning
- Let the chili cool before assembling empanadas
For empanadas
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- Open can of dough a unroll on the counter. Using a rolling pin, roll the dough until to 1/4" thick
- Cut out circles using a glass or a cookie cutter
- Place the circles on a greased cookie sheet. Mound some chili and shredded cheese in the middle of the circle. Do not overfill them
- Fold the circles into a semi-circle shape and use a fork to crimp the edges making sure they are completely closed
- Brush the tops of the empanadas with the beaten egg and bake for 10-15 minutes or until browned on top
- Enjoy!
Notes
- *You may also use refrigerated biscuit dough or thawed frozen empanada dough
Nutrition Information
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Calories
571kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
84g
(28%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
1687mg
(70%)
Potassium
622mg
(13%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
845IU
(17%)
Vitamin C
6.7mg
(7%)
Calcium
128mg
(13%)
Iron
7.8mg
(43%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 571 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 571kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 84g | 28% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 1687mg | 70% |
| Potassium | 622mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 845IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 6.7mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 128mg | 13% |
| Iron | 7.8mg | 43% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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