Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • Empanada Dough (See tip.)
  • 1 lb. lean ground beef
  • 1/4 cup each chopped onions and green peppers
  • 3 slices OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, finely chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
  • 2 Tbsp. tomato sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup oil

Instruction

  • Prepare Empanada Dough. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; set aside while preparing empanada filling.
  • Brown ground beef in medium skillet on medium heat; drain. Add onions, peppers, ham, dressing, tomato sauce and garlic; mix well. Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro.
  • Shape dough into 12 balls, using about 2 Tbsp. dough for each. Flatten each ball into 6-inch round. Spoon about 1/4 cup meat mixture onto center of each round. Moisten edges with water. Fold dough rounds in half to enclose filling; press lightly on tops to remove air pockets. Seal edges with fork.
  • Heat oil in large deep skillet to 375°F. Add empanadas, in small batches; cook 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides. Remove from oil with slotted spoon; drain well. Cool slightly.