Meaty Empanadas Recipe

Name: Meaty Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 34 lb ground beef; 14 lb mild Italian sausage; 1 large onion, diced; 1 ½ cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 ½ tablespoons cajun seasoning; ½ cup shredded monterey jack cheese; 3 (7 1/2 ounce) cans refrigerated biscuits; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; vegetable oil, for frying

Servings: persons

34 lb ground beef
14 lb mild Italian sausage
1 large onion, diced
1 ½ cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 ½ tablespoons cajun seasoning
½ cup shredded monterey jack cheese
3 (7 1/2 ounce) cans refrigerated biscuits
1 large egg, lightly beaten
vegetable oil, for frying

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["Cook ground beef and sausage in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring until mixture crumbles and is no longer pink.", "Drain and set aside, reserving 2 Tbs.", "of drippings in skillet.", "Saute onion in hot drippings 5 minute or until tender.", "Add mushrooms and saute for 2 minute.", "Return beef mixture to skillet and stir in tomato sauce and Cajun seasoning.", "Simmer, stirring occasionally, 8 minute or until the liquid has evaporated.", "Cool completely and stir in cheese.", "Cover and chill while rolling out the biscuits.", "Roll biscuits into 4"" circles on a lightly floured surface.", "Spoon 1 Tbs.", "of beef mixture in center of biscuit, brush edges with egg.", "Fold edges over, pressing with a fork to seal.", "Place on a baking sheet and cover with a damp towel.", "They can be chilled for up to 2 hours at this point.", "Pour oil to a depth of 1/2"" into a Dutch oven.", "Fry empanadas in hot oil, in batches for 30 sec on each side or until golden.", "Drain on paper towels.", "Serve with your favorite toppings (i.e.", "salsa, sour cream, guacamole, etc.", ")."]

9920

kcal

Calories

778

Fat

Carbs

665

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 34 lb ground beef, 14 lb mild Italian sausage, 1 large onion, diced, 1 ½ cups sliced fresh mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Meaty Empanadas falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Meaty Empanadas

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