Empanadas

Name: Empanadas
Ingredients: 1 lb. hamburger, crumbled; 1/2 lb. sausage, crumbled; 1 large onion; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 tsp. chili powder; salt to taste; 2 slices bread, crumbled; 1/2 can tomato paste; 1 1/2 c. water; 2 recipes pastry for 2-crust pies; melted butter

11 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 lb. hamburger, crumbled
1/2 lb. sausage, crumbled
1 large onion
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tsp. chili powder
salt to taste
2 slices bread, crumbled
1/2 can tomato paste
1 1/2 c. water
2 recipes pastry for 2-crust pies
melted butter

Directions

1

Cook the hamburger, sausage, onion and garlic in a large skillet until brown, stirring frequently.
2

Add the chili powder, salt, bread, tomato paste and water and mix well.
3

Cook over low heat until thickened.
4

Roll out the pastry on a floured surface and cut into 6-inch circles.
5

Fold over and crimp the edge with a fork. Brush with butter and place on a baking sheet.
6

Bake at 350° until brown.