Bisquick - (Page 57) casseroles & oven meals Southwest Beef Empanadas Prep Time: 20 Minutes Start to Finish: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 4. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change. Nutrition Information Per Serving: 1 Serving: Calories 550 (Calories from Fat 190); Total Fat 21g (Saturated Fat 6g; Trans Fat 2.5g); Cholesterol 45mg; Sodium 1940mg; Total Carbohydrate 70g (Dietary Fiber 3g; Sugars 8g); Protein 20g % Daily value: Vitamin A 70%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 20%; Iron 30% exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch, 2 Other Carbohydrate, 2 Medium-Fat Meat, 2 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 4 1/2 1 1 2 ⁄3 1 1 1 4½ 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef package (1.25 oz) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix cup water cup refrigerated hash brown potatoes can (8¼ oz) julienne or sliced carrots, drained tablespoon instant minced onion cups Original Bisquick® mix cup boiling water Tips 1. Heat oven to 400°F. Grease cookie sheet with shortening. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix, 2 ⁄3 cup water, the potatoes, carrots and onion. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. 2. In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix and boiling water until dough forms. Place dough on surface sprinkled with Bisquick mix; roll in Bisquick mix to coat. Knead 20 times. Divide dough into 6 balls. Pat or roll each ball into 7-inch circle. Place on cookie sheet. 3. Spoon about ½ cup beef mixture onto half of each circle. Moisten edge of circle with water. Fold circle over beef mixture; press edge with fork to seal. Cut 3 small slits in top of each crust to allow steam to escape. » SucceSS hINt If you prefer, you can use mini cookie cutters or canapé cutters to cut decorative holes in the top of each crust, rather than cutting 3 small slits. dId you kNow? Empanadas are Spanish turnovers. Usually individual servings with savory fillings, they can also have fruit fillings. Empanadas can be large enough to serve a family or bite-size appetizer pastries.
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