Empanadas Con Queso Recipe

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Empanadas Con Queso
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  1. Toss meat with cajun spices, oregano, cumin, salt and black pepper. Set aside.
  2. In a medium skillet, saute onions, peppers and garlic in oil until soft. Add seasoned steak and saute until cooked through.
  3. In a small bowl, combine salsa, broth, and tomato paste. Pour over filling mixture in skillet, simmering for a minute or until slightly thickened.
  4. Add cheese to filling, then transfer filling mixture to a bowl and chill in the fridge while you get to work on cutting the puff pastry.
  5. Cut 18 squares from pastry sheets (you'll get 9 squares out of each sheet by cutting it into thirds at the two creases and cutting each strip into three squares). At this point, I like to sprinkle a little flour on each square and make them a bit bigger using a rolling pin.
  6. Retreive filling from fridge and spoon 1 or 2 tablespoons of filling onto each square or circle. Moisten the edges with water and fold over meat mixture, creating a triangle. Make sure to stuff all the filling in and press the edges together well with your fingers. Then seal the dough by pressing down on the edges with a fork. Repeat with remaining filling and pastry.
  7. Place empanadas on a baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Brush each empanada with melted butter and pierce the top with a fork to vent steam. Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. While empanadas are baking, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Wisk in flour and cook for about 1 minute. Wisk in milk gradually until incorporated. Gradually stir in cheese until melted and thickened. Season with cumin, salt and pepper to taste. Drizzle over empanadas.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 883.56 Kcal (3699 kJ)
Calories from fat 613.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 68.11g 105%
Cholesterol 175.83mg 59%
Sodium 1088.15mg 45%
Potassium 556.35mg 12%
Total Carbs 21.79g 7%
Sugars 6.61g 26%
Dietary Fiber 1.88g 8%
Protein 46.4g 93%
Vitamin C 15.7mg 26%
Vitamin A 1.7mg 55%
Iron 7.6mg 42%
Calcium 1001.4mg 100%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 254.96 Kcal (1067 kJ)
Calories from fat 176.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.66g 105%
Cholesterol 50.74mg 59%
Sodium 314mg 45%
Potassium 160.54mg 12%
Total Carbs 6.29g 7%
Sugars 1.91g 26%
Dietary Fiber 0.54g 8%
Protein 13.39g 93%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 26%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 55%
Iron 2.2mg 42%
Calcium 289mg 100%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 23
    Points
  • 24
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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