Dinner for 2
Beef Empanadas with pie crust
These baked empanadas hold seasoned ground beef, cheese, shallot, garlic, and cilantro inside flaky pastry.
$14.57for 4 servings
$3.64 per serving$14.57 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: onceuponachef.com
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings (the source says 10, which counts pieces)
- $$$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ground beef$5.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $2.06Typical price |
| Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical | a little | $0.12Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Pie crust, puff pastry, wonton wrappers$3.49 each typical | 1 | $3.49Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.28 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 oz 85% lean ground beef
- 3 tbsp minced shallot
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp water
- 3/4 cup shredded mexican blend cheese
- 1 tbsp minced fresh cilantro
- 1 large egg
- 1 package empanada dough-puff pastry for baking
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the beef, shallot, and garlic for five to seven minutes.
- Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, salt, and water, then cook for two minutes until the beef reaches 160 F.
- Cool the filling for 10 minutes, then mix in the cheese and cilantro.
- Place the filling on the pastry rounds, fold them over, and press the edges closed.
- Brush the empanadas with the beaten egg and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake at 400 F for 18 to 22 minutes, until the pastry is golden and crisp.
Swaps
- Ground beef for Ground turkeyabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with ground beef on sale.
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