Fried Meat Pastries

Ingredients

• ½ lb ground beef
• ½ medium onion
• 6 empanada dough discs
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the 0.5 lb ground beef and 0.5 diced onion until the beef is browned and the onion is soft, about 8 minutes. Season with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.25 tsp black pepper.

2. 2

   Spoon about 2 tbsp of the beef mixture onto the center of each of the 6 empanada dough discs. Fold each disc in half and press the edges with a fork to seal.

3. 3

   In a deep skillet, heat the 2 cups vegetable oil over medium-high until a small piece of dough sizzles immediately when dropped in, about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Fry the pastries in batches, without crowding, until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

• skillet
• deep skillet
• fork
• paper towels

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