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Beef tomato-potato Empanadas

06.04.14

 

Just when you thought an empanada couldn’t get anymore exciting..along comes beef tomato-potato empanadas!

Remember when I bought a small pint of green tomatoes?  Well I wanted to make something different.  S

omething other than fried green tomatoes so, when I was planning my weekly menu the other day and trying to use up my fresh veges, the Latina in me decided to add a bit of a twist to my basic empanada recipe. Beef tomato-potato Empanadas-gcc

Here’s the result.  Beef tomato potato Empanadas! They were even better as leftovers-the hubs liked them a lot.)

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A flaky crust creation with a tender meat & vege filling!

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Beef tomato-potato empanadas


Dough~

1 c. flour
1/4 t. each of salt & baking powder
1/3 c. shredded cheese (your choice)
1/4 c. shortening
cold water
1 egg (for brushing on pies)

Combine your flour, salt, baking powder and cheese in a large bowl.  Gentle break in the shortening until you have a cornmeal consistency.  Add the cold water until you can form a large ball and it’s not sticky! Set aside.

Filling~

1/2 – 1 # ground beef chuck (cooked & drained)
1/4 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. green tomatoes (cubed)
1 T. oil
1 c. cubed potatoes (cooked & drained)
spices: salt, pepper, chile powder, garlic
1 T. cornstarch
1/4 c. water
1/2 c. cheese

Saute the onion and green tomatoes til clear. Drain.  In the same skillet pour the water, beef and cornstarch and cook til you get a thin gravy.  Stirring until smooth. Now add the sautéed veges, potatoes and season to your liking with spices above.

READY to roll & fill!!!
I used this wonderful little plastic pastry gadget that I found at a local kitchen store for about $5 bucks!  The dough didn’t need to be perfectly round and it makes them perfect every time!
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Make fist sized balls with the dough (I got 7 of them) and roll out on a floured surface, about 1/4″ thick. 
Gently peel up and scoop onto the gadget, fill with meat filling, sprinkle cheese, fold gadget over to seal. 
Remove and place on parchment lined baking sheet. 
*(If you don’t have a tart maker, then roll out, fill, fold over, cut to size, crimp and set on baking sheet.) 
In a small bowl whip your egg and brush over each pastry after they’re all filled & ready to go.  
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Bake in 350 oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.  Serve hot with a side salad or a vegetable dish!
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Yummy puff pastry filled with a tender meat filling that has extra “oomph” of green tomatoes & potatoes!  Bet you’ll be making these again cause the house smelled fantastic & they were super good!
 

Beef tomato-potato Empanadas

My sweet MIL is traveling to her place in Minnesota for the summer months so she & Lorrie, will be stopping by tomorrow. I have a great menu planned for their visit, just need a few items.  So off to the grocer and then chill-time for visiting!

I just love to spoil my peeps- don’t you?~

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in Entrees, Food, Recipes # empanada

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Gully Creek Cottage is a lifestyle blog authored by Belle Jaeger. Sharing DIY's, Cooking, Fashion, Woodworking and life in general! Belle writes about her latest projects, shares some of her favorite recipes, and influences via fashion and DIY's!

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Comments

  1. elizabethbeighey says

    06.11.14 at 1:58 pm

    These look so tasty! That gadget that you used to seal the dough is pretty cool! Need one of those:-)

    Reply
    • belle says

      06.12.14 at 12:01 am

      Hi Elizabeth and thank you! They are pretty fantastic. I found this pastry press set @ our local Homegoods. But I’ve seen ’em at other kitchen gadget stores. They’re a great investment- especially for the $5 I paid!
      Wish I would’ve bought more as gifts. Thank you for dropping in & I hope you follow & I’ll return the courtesy!
      Blessings~ Belle

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