Vera's Empanadas
Drew Davis
ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef (85% beef)
- 2/3 cups onion, very finely chopped
- 1 cup celery, very finely chopped
- 1 cup green olives with pimiento, finely chopped
- 2 1/2 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
- 1 small can (8-oz) tomato sauce
- 2-3 pkgs refrigerated pie crust
- 4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
directions
- 1
1, Brown ground beef then drain off accumulated liquid. Set aside.
- 2
2. Saute finely chopped onions and celery until tender, then add in olives and mushrooms.
- 3
3. Stir in ground beef and add tomato sauce.
- 4
4. Prepare pie crust and work in cheddar cheese. Roll out to desired thickness and cut into rounds using a round disc or empanada cutter. Put small amount of filling in center, fold over and crimp edges, sealing well. Freeze until ready to bake and serve.
- 5
5. Place frozen empanadas on cookie sheets and bake at about 400 degrees for about 30 to 40 minutes.
Source: Vera Hanna
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