Taco Empanadas

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2. 2
   Brown the meat in a skillet or frying pan and drain the fat.
3. 3
   Once fully cooked (no longer pink), add taco seasoning and water.
4. 4
   Boil off most of the liquid, and set aside to cool.
5. 5
   Unroll pizza dough onto a greased baking sheet.
6. 6
   Cut dough into 8 squares.
7. 7
   Sprinkle roughly 1/4 cup cheese on each square.
8. 8
   Spoon beef (or turkey or chickenreally, any of those meats will work) mixture over the cheese.
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   (Do not spread to the edge).
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    Top with peppers or onions if desired (I skip these, but my hubby likes them).
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    Fold one side of the dough over the filling.
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    Press around the edges of the pocket with a fork to seal.
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    (I hope my picture shows this well.)
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    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
15. 15
    Sometimes if the seal isnt great, the liquid leaks out.
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    If you are worried, you can always put them on a rack on top of a baking sheet to cook, or even to cool.
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    Super easy, super yummy, and something a little different!