Tex-Mex Taco Empanadas

Directions

• 1

  Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
• 2

  Sauté the onion for 2 to 3 minutes until it becomes translucent. Add the chopped tomatoes, green chili peppers, and the garlic; sauté for 3 minutes. Add the ground beef and cook for 10 minutes, stirring from time to time, until all the beef has browned. Reduce the heat to low; add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from the heat and let cool completely.
• 3

  When the beef has cooled enough, heat the oven to 350°F.
• 4

  Spray a baking dish with vegetable cooking spray.
• 5

  For the empanadas, split each biscuit in half. Spread each half on a floured surface until you have a 1/4 inch circle. Fill each circle with 3 tablespoons of the ground beef filing. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of shredded cheddar cheese on top of the beef. Fold the dough in half and seal the edges with a fork. Prick the surface of each empanada 2 or 3 times with a fork.
• 6

  Arrange the empanadas on the baking dish. Bake the empanadas for 12-15 minutes or until the dough becomes golden brown. Remove from the oven.
• 7

  To serve, garnish with lettuce and chopped tomato, alongside taco sauce or your favorite hot sauce. Bon appetit!