Uruguayan Chivito Empanadas
A twist on traditional empanadas, these Uruguayan-style ones are filled with the savory flavors of a chivito sandwich.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound Ground Beef
- ●1 medium Onion
- ●1/4 cup Chopped fresh parsley
- ●1 tablespoon Chopped fresh oregano
- ●1 package La Ventana Uruguayan Chivito Empanada Dough
- ●1/4 cup Salsa Criolla
- ●1 cup Shredded cheese
- ●1/4 cup Beef broth
- ●1 teaspoon Uruguayan Chivito seasoning
- ●1/2 teaspoon Salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon Pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks.
- 3
Add the onion, parsley, oregano, chivito seasoning, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook until the onion is softened.
- 4
Stir in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 5
Reduce heat to low and let the mixture cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6
Roll out the empanada dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- 7
Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter or the rim of a glass.
- 8
Place a tablespoon of the beef mixture onto the center of each dough circle.
- 9
Fold the dough over the filling, pressing the edges together to seal the empanada.
- 10
Brush the tops of the empanadas with a little bit of water and sprinkle with shredded cheese.
- 11
Place the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- 12
Serve the empanadas hot with a side of Salsa Criolla for dipping.