Giant Empanadas Recipe

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Giant Empanadas
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Directions:

  1. In a skillet, cook beef, onion and green pepper over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in tomatoes and seasonings. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Place pastry shells on a baking sheet. Divide filling; spoon half of filling on one half of each pastry, spreading to within 1 in. of edges. Fold other half of pastry over filling and press edges to seal. Beat egg yolk with water; brush over pastries.
  3. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until golden. Cut into wedges to serve. Garnish with sour cream, tomatoes, cheese and/or lettuce if desired. Yield: 6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 483.37 Kcal (2024 kJ)
Calories from fat 279.16 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.02g 48%
Cholesterol 74.14mg 25%
Sodium 592.98mg 25%
Potassium 406.77mg 9%
Total Carbs 32.29g 11%
Sugars 1.82g 7%
Dietary Fiber 3.64g 15%
Protein 20.13g 40%
Vitamin C 22.5mg 37%
Iron 4.5mg 25%
Calcium 43mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 230.95 Kcal (967 kJ)
Calories from fat 133.38 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.82g 48%
Cholesterol 35.42mg 25%
Sodium 283.31mg 25%
Potassium 194.35mg 9%
Total Carbs 15.43g 11%
Sugars 0.87g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1.74g 15%
Protein 9.62g 40%
Vitamin C 10.7mg 37%
Iron 2.2mg 25%
Calcium 20.6mg 4%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.5
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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