Toaster-Oven Beef Empanadas

Name: Toaster-Oven Beef Empanadas
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 8 ounces, 93 percent lean ground beef; 3 , garlic cloves, minced; 2 teaspoons, chili powder; 1 teaspoon, ground cumin; 1 teaspoon, minced fresh oregano or ¼ teaspoon dried; 4 ounces, Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (1 cup); 1 cup mild tomato, salsa, drained; 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro; 1 package store-bought, pie dough; 1 , large egg, lightly beaten

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Beef

Easily prepared with store-bought pie dough, these spiced ground beef empanadas can be made ahead, frozen, and then quickly cooked in your toaster oven for a flaky, steaming-hot snack or meal anytime.

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SERVES8

TIME1¼ hours (15 minutes from frozen)

Toaster oven settingAir-fry or convection

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Microwaving ground beef, garlic, and spices bloomed flavors and let us drain away excess liquid that could sog out the dough. We then stirred in Monterey Jack cheese, which added smooth richness and created a cohesive filling, along with sa...

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