Meaty Empanaditas

9 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced
  • 6 oz. Tex-Mex seasoned soy ground meat
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
  • 3 Tbs. salsa plus extra for garnish
  • 2 Tbs. snipped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup raisins
  • 1 pkg. jumbo buttermilk refrigerator biscuits

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 425F.
  2. 2
    Spray baking sheet with cooking spray.
  3. 3
    Heat skillet, and spray with cooking spray.
  4. 4
    Saute scallions and ground meat 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. 5
    Spoon into mixing bowl, and stir in cumin, chili powder, cheese, 3 Tbs.
  6. 6
    salsa, cilantro and raisins.
  7. 7
    Scoop out 8 equal-sized portions, about 1/4 cup each, and set aside.
  8. 8
    Dust work surface with flour, and roll out each biscuit to about a 6-inch round.
  9. 9
    Spoon portion filling onto half of biscuit, fold over other half and pinch edges to seal shut, using water if needed.
  10. 10
    Put onto baking sheet.
  11. 11
    Repeat.
  12. 12
    Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until golden.
  13. 13
    Remove from oven, garnish with salsa and serve hot.

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