Empanadas

This empanada recipe includes ground beef, red onion, green pepper, garlic, cheddar cheese, egg, sour cream, cumin and Cilantro Lime Salsa.

Ingredients

Directions
1. Brown ground beef in a large frying pan and drain excess fat. Pour into bowl and set aside. Place pan back on heat and add vegetable oil. Add onions and peppers and sauté until tender. Add garlic and sauté an additional 30 seconds. Add the browned beef back into the onions and peppers.
2. Mix in Cilantro Lime Salsa, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. Mix in beaten egg.
3. Spoon a small amount in center of 1 half of the empanada pad. Fold other half over to form half circle shape. Pinch edges with a fork to seal and form sandwich. Brush outside with melted butter.
4. Bake in a 350 degrees F oven for 25-30 minutes. Serve whole or sliced in half. Garnish with a dollop of sour cream and cumin mixed together.