Cornmeal Empanadas Recipe

Name: Cornmeal Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef; 1-1/2 cups thick spaghetti sauce; 1/4 cup raisins; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2/3 cup cornmeal; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shortening; 1/2 cup ice water; 1large egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon water; Taco sauce, optional

Servings: persons

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1-1/2 cups thick spaghetti sauce
1/4 cup raisins
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups all-purpose flour
2/3 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup ice water
1large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon water
Taco sauce, optional

1
In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the spaghetti sauce, raisins and seasonings; simmer.
2
Meanwhile, for pastry, combine the flour, cornmeal and salt in a large bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add ice water, a little at a time, until dough forms a ball. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
3
Divide pastry into two balls; roll half out on a lightly floured surface to a 16-in. circle. Cut into four 7-1/2-in. rounds. Place 1/2 cup filling on each round. Combine egg and water; brush on pastry edges. Fold dough over to form half circles; crimp edges to seal. Repeat with other half of pastry and remaining filling.
4
Place on greased
5
; brush tops with remaining egg mixture. Bake at 400u00b0 for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with taco sauce if desired.

467

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 pounds ground beef, 1-1/2 cups thick spaghetti sauce, 1/4 cup raisins, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Cornmeal Empanadas falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cornmeal Empanadas

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