Beef And Cheese Empanadas

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno, seeds and stem removed, diced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 cup Pepper Jack cheese, shredded
• 11.6 ounces empanada dough (such as Goya)
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
2. In a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat, add ground beef, onion, jalapenos, and seasonings. Cook until the meat is no longer pink. Add garlic and cook for another minute. Drain grease and return to the pan.
3. Add tomato sauce, stir, and cook for 15 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, whisk egg and water together. Set aside.
5. Wet the edges of the empanada dough lightly with water.
6. Place a small amount of cheese in the center of the empanada dough, followed by a heaping tablespoon of meat mixture, and more cheese.
7. Fold the dough in half, pinching the edge, and crimp the edges with the tines of a fork.
8. Place on a baking sheet and brush empanadas with egg wash.
9. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Enjoy!