Empanadas

Directions

1. 1
   In a large saute pan, heat the olive oil.
2. 2
   Saute beef and pork until cooked.
3. 3
   Strain the meat from the fat and reserve.
4. 4
   In the same pan, saute the onions until soft, about 5 to 8 minutes.
5. 5
   Add the cooked meat to the onions, and saute 5 minutes.
6. 6
   Add the curry powder, cilantro, and spinach and saute for 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove the mixture from the stove and mix in the goat cheese until completely incorporated.
8. 8
   Season with salt and pepper and cool to room temperature.
9. 9
   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
10. 10
    Lay out the chilled cut dough on a cutting board.
11. 11
    Spoon a small amount of the stuffing into the center of the dough.
12. 12
    Fold the top over the bottom and crimp all the way around with a fork.
13. 13
    Lay the empanadas on a sheet pan.
14. 14
    See Chef's Note.
15. 15
    Bake for 15 minutes or until dough appears crispy.
16. 16
    Chef's Note: At this point the empanadas can be refrozen for future use.