Empanada Appetizers

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Melt butter in a skillet and add onion, cooking until onion is translucent.
2. 2
   Add shredded meat and vegetables, stirring to combine with onions.
3. 3
   Warm the filling thoroughly.
4. 4
   Roll out the pastry crust and cut into circles, measuring about 4 inches in diameter.
5. 5
   A martini glass is about the right size if you dont have a cookie cutter that big.
6. 6
   Place pastry circles on a greased baking sheet.
7. 7
   Spoon about 1-2 tablespoons of filling on each circle, top with some cheese.
8. 8
   Wet the edges with a little water.
9. 9
   Fold over, seal and crimp each pastry.
10. 10
    Brush with egg wash and bake in a 400-degree oven for approximately 20-25 minutes or until golden.
11. 11
    Serve warm.