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Sourdough Beef Empanada

Sourdough Beef Empanadas

Jill
A delicious and hearty meal or a quick snack. These empanadas are easy to make and quick to reheat.
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Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting TIme 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Course, Snack
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 16 Empanadas

Ingredients
  

Dough

  • 1/2 Cup Sourdough Discard unfed
  • 1-1/3 Cup Warm Water
  • 1/4 Cup Coconut oil you can substitute with any oil you prefer
  • 2 Tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
  • 5 Cup All Purpose Flour

Filling

  • 1 Tbsp Coconut oil can substitute with your choice of cooking oil
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Can Substitute with your favorite cheese
  • 1 Lb Ground Beef Can Substitute with ground pork or turkey
  • 1 Red Onion Diced
  • 1 Can Diced Tomatoes
  • 1/2 Jalapeño Diced (optional)
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 3 Tbsp Taco Seasoning See the notes below for my taco seasoning recipe

Instructions
 

Sourdough Empanada Dough

  • Combine all ingredients except 1 cup of the flour in a bowl. Knead dough for 5 minutes until dough comes together in a non-sticky ball. If it is still too sticky add in the remaining cup of flour slowly, as you may not need it all. Once it is cohesive and not too sticky or dry set aside. Cover with a towel and rest for 30 minutes. I have found in a very humid environment I almost always need the entire extra cup of flour.
  • After 30 minutes divide dough into 16 balls. You can divide it into more or less depending on the size of empanada you desire. Cover with a towel until you use them.
  • Roll out each ball as you fill them so they don't dry out. Fill with 1-2 spoonfuls of beef filling on one side of dough. Top with cheese.
  • Gently fold over the remaining half of the dough and press with your thumb or fork to create a seal around the empanada.
  • Set assembled Empanadas on a cookie sheet and spray with oil. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-20 minutes depending on your oven.
  • Serve with desired Toppings or cool for storage.
  • Cool on a cooling rack and pack and freeze. They will last in the freezer for several months.

Beef Filling

  • Add 1 Tbsp coconut oil to a large pan on medium heat
  • Add diced onion and cook til translucent about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add ground beef cooking until browned
  • Add can of diced tomatoes and taco seasoning stirring to combine.
  • Simmer for 5-10 minutes add salt and pepper to taste and remove from heat.
Keyword Sourdough, Beef Empanadas