Easy Giant Empanada Recipe

Name: Easy Giant Empanada
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin; 1 onion, chopped; 2 jalapenos, chopped; 2 roma tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup rice, cooked; 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; salt; pepper; 2 refrigerated pie crusts; 4 tablespoons green onions, chopped; 1/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese; 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped; 1 roma tomato, chopped; 1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped; 1/2 cup salsa; 6 tablespoons sour cream; 1 avocado, sliced

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin
1 onion, chopped
2 jalapenos, chopped
2 roma tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup rice, cooked
1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
salt
pepper
2 refrigerated pie crusts
4 tablespoons green onions, chopped
1/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 roma tomato, chopped
1 cup romaine lettuce, chopped
1/2 cup salsa
6 tablespoons sour cream
1 avocado, sliced

1
Saute ground sirloin, chopped onion, chopped jalapenos (with or without seeds), 2 chopped tomato and rice until meat is no longer pink.
2
Add spices and 1/2 cup Jack cheese to meat mixture off the heat.
3
Roll out 1 pie crust on to a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
4
Pile meat mixture in the middle of crust, leaving 1 1/2 inches around crust edge clear of food.
5
Roll out second crust and place on top of meat mixture.
6
Seal edges with fork.
7
Poke several holes in top of crust and bake in preheated oven at 400 degrees approx 40 minutes until browned.
8
Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes.
9
Slice into 6 pieces and serve with chopped green onions, chopped lettuce, shredded cheese, salsa, sour cream, sliced avocado and chopped cilantro.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs ground sirloin, 1 onion, chopped, 2 jalapenos, chopped, 2 roma tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Easy Giant Empanada 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.

Easy Giant Empanada

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