Uruguayan Empanadas with Silky Salsa
Delicious Uruguayan empanadas filled with beef and cheese, served with a silky salsa for dipping.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground beef
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●3 cloves Garlic
- ●1 package Empanada dough
- ●1 cup Shredded cheese
- ● Salsasee below
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Roll out empanada dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 3
In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 4
Add onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- 5
Stir in shredded cheese until melted.
- 6
Place a tablespoon or two of the beef mixture onto one half of each empanada dough circle.
- 7
Fold the dough in half to form a half-moon shape and press edges together to seal.
- 8
Place empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 9
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the empanadas are golden brown.
- 10
Meanwhile, heat the salsa in a small saucepan over low heat.
- 11
Serve the empanadas hot with the silky salsa for dipping.