Taco Hand Pies

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These taco pies are easier to handle than those regular tacos you need two hands to keep the the shells from cracking and the fillings from falling out. Pico de gallo and pepper Jack cheese round out the flavors of the taco beef. Taco hand pies are perfect for parties and on-the-go meals. Serve with picante sauce for dipping.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 hand pies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 Roma tomatoes, diced

  • ½ cup diced white onion

  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

  • ¼ jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced

  • ¼ teaspoon garlic salt

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • ¼ cup water

  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix

  • ½ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese

  • 12 frozen empanada wrappers, thawed

  • 1 egg

  • 1 tablespoon water

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Mix tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, and garlic salt together in a mixing bowl.

  3. Cook and stir beef in a saute pan over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain fat and return beef to the pan. Add water and taco seasoning; stir thoroughly until fully incorporated and water has been absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomato mixture and pepper Jack cheese,

  4. Lightly flour a work surface. Roll each empanada wrapper out to a 6-inch circle. Scoop 1/3 cup beef filling onto the center of each wrapper. Fold each wrapper in half to enclose the filling. Crimp edges with a fork to seal. Pierce the top of each pie twice with a fork. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

  5. Whisk egg and water together to make egg wash. Brush egg wash over the tops of the pies.

  6. Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

226 Calories
10g Fat
23g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 226
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 4g 19%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 439mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 12g 23%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 108mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.