Easy Empanadas

By á-64866

Ingredients

• Filling:
• Crust;
• 1 tsp dry yeast
• 1/2 cup lukewarm water
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 tsp salt
• 4 cups flour
• 1 tbs sugar
• 2 pkg of taco mix
• 1 cup onion, diced
• 1 cup green pepper, diced

Preparation

Step 1

Crust:
Mix together, roll out dough until it's pretty thin. Cut out circles of dough. Small (3 inch diameter) ones for appetizers. Larger (6 inch diameter) ones for entrees.

Empanadas:
Prepare filling according to the package directions, adding onions and peppers when browning the meat.

Fill shells, being careful not to over fill. Fold shell over shell, use a fork to seal shut. Fry in oil until brown. Drain on a paper towel lined plate.