Chorizo and Ground Beef Empanadas

5 Steps to complete

• 1
  Preheat a medium skillet for 1 minute over medium heat; add chorizo and cook for 2 minutes, crumbling while cooking. Add onion and continue cooking for 1 minute. Add ground beef; season with salt, pepper and garlic. Cover skillet and Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
• 2
  Add bell peppers and carrot. Cover skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in cilantro and set aside to cool for 3 minutes. Add Chihuahua® cheese, mix to combine, evenly divide mixture into 10 portions, and set aside.
• 3
  Remove plastic liner from empanada pastry discs. On a clean work surface, lay out pastry discs. Place 1 portion of the chorizo mixture in the center of each disc, fold the dough over in half to enclose filling. Use a fork to press and seal edges closed.
• 4
  Preheat oil in a heavy bottom skillet or pot for 2 to 3 minutes over medium-high heat or to 350˚F. Fry empanadas in batches for 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until dough is crisp and golden. Transfer empanadas to paper towels to drain.
• 5
  Serve Chorizo & Ground Beef Empanadas with encurtido relish. Enjoy!