Mexican-Style Beef & Potato Empanada Recipe

Have you had empanadas or samosas??  They’re very similar, just different fillings.  I tried making them for the first time and thought I would share the process ;)

Here is an easy recipe for Mexican-Style Beef & Potato Empanadas

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 package wonton wrappers
• 2 potatoes, cubed
• 1/2 onion chopped
• 1 green pepper chopped
• 3-4 stewed tomatoes or half can of diced tomatoes
• 1-2 Tbs Cumin
• 2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 egg white
• Cooking oil

First you brown your ground beef with onion and green peppers.  Once browned, add a little bit of water, the potatoes, the tomatoes and seasonings.  Let simmer for about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender

Drain the liquid from beef and veggie mixture

Beat one eggwhite

Fill wonton wrapper with a scoop of the beef and veggie mixture, leaving space around the edges.  You can do several at once.

Cover mixture with a second wonton wrap and brush egg whites over the edges, then pinch or fold up to seal them

Heat a small amount of oil in pan on medium heat.  When hot, carefully place empanadas in oil for about 1 minute on each side or until golden brown, then remove from oil.

Once empanadas are cooked, remove from oil and place on paper towel to soak up extra grease.

Serve with avocado, cheese, chile, lettuce, tomato and Arroz con Gandules (rice with pigeon peas) or pinto beans.

These Empanadas were delicious! Very similar to a fried taco