CHEESY BEEF EMPANADAS

INGREDIENTS

• 16 oz. Crescent Roll Dough
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
• 1 Red Bell Pepper, chopped
• 1 Green Bell Pepper, chopped
• 1 Yellow Onion, chopped
• 1 lb. Ground Beef
• 2 tablespoons Paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon Chili Powder
• 1/2 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 tablespoon Salt
• 1/2 tablespoon Pepper
• 1/2 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded
  

PROCEDURES

• On a floured surface, roll out the dough and begin cutting circles using a cookie cutter or the mouth of a cup. 
• Place cut dough on a greased baking sheet and set aside.
• In a pan, sauté bell peppers and onions in olive oil. Add the ground beef until browned. 
• Mix in paprika, chili powder, cilantro, salt and pepper. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted.
• In the center of each circle of dough, place two spoonfuls of beef mixture. Fold the dough over to meet the other side and close the edge with a fork.
• Bake in the oven for 11 minutes at 375 degrees.