Basic Empanadas

Direction :

Make the filling:
In a 12-inch skillet over medium-high, cook meat until no longer pink, breaking it up into small pieces, 5 to 7 minutes.
Empanads Step 1
Add onion and jalapeños:
Add onion and jalapeños; cook until soft, 5 minutes.
Empanadas Step 2
Add chili powder and tomatoes:
Stir in chili powder and tomatoes.
Basic Empanadas Step 3
Cook filling:
Cook over medium until mixture has thickened, 12 to 15 minutes.
Basic Empanadas Step 4
Season and cool:
Season with salt and pepper. Fold in cilantro. Let cool.
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Make the dough:
Make the dough: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
Basic Empanadas Step 6
Cut in butter and add water to bring dough together:
Using your fingers, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Add just enough cold water so dough comes together.
Basic Empanadas Step 7
Form empanadas and freeze:
Form empanadas. If desired, freeze on a baking sheet until firm, 2 hours. Wrap tightly in plastic; freeze in plastic bags.
Basic Empanadas Step 8
Bake the empanadas:
To bake fresh or frozen empanadas, preheat oven to 400°F. Place on parchment-lined baking sheets.
Basic Empanadas Step 9
Brush with egg wash:
Brush tops with egg wash, avoiding crimped edges.
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Bake:
Bake until golden brown, rotating sheets halfway through, 30 to 40 minutes.