Prep
15-30 mins
Cook
1 HR 20 MIN
Calories
560
Ingredients
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Empanada Dough (See tip.)
1 lb
lean ground beef
1/4 cup
chopped onions and green peppers
3 slices
OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, finely chopped
2 tbsp
KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
2 tbsp
tomato sauce
2 cloves
garlic, minced
1/4 cup
chopped fresh cilantro
1 cup
oil
Instructions
Step 1
Prepare Empanada Dough. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; set aside while preparing empanada filling.
Step 2
Brown ground beef in medium skillet on medium heat; drain. Add onions, peppers, ham, dressing, tomato sauce and garlic; mix well. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro.
Step 3
Shape dough into 12 balls, using about 2 Tbsp. dough for each. Flatten each ball into 6-inch round. Spoon about 1/4 cup meat mixture onto center of each round. Moisten edges with water. Fold dough rounds in half to enclose filling; press lightly on tops to remove air pockets. Seal edges with fork.
Step 4
Heat oil in large deep skillet to 375°F. Add empanadas, in small batches; cook 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Remove from oil with slotted spoon; drain well. Cool slightly.