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How to Make Easy Leftover Meatloaf Empanadas - A Step-by-Step Guide

Got some leftover meatloaf and wondering what to do with it? Look no further than these Easy Leftover Meatloaf Empanadas! This recipe transforms a classic meatloaf into a delicious and satisfying empanada filling that's perfect for a quick and easy meal or snack.

Empanadas are a popular dish in many Latin American countries and are essentially stuffed pastries that are either baked or fried. They can be filled with a variety of ingredients, making them a versatile and customizable dis...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¼ cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ⅓ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • ½ pound leftover meatloaf, or more as desired
  • 2 ½ tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons crushed bay leaf
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 egg yolks

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 empanadas

  • Sift flour into a bowl. Add butter, egg, water, and vinegar. Combine, mashing with your hands, until dough is well blended and sticks together.
  • Put meatloaf in a bowl and add chili powder, crushed bay leaves, cumin, garlic powder, and salt. Mash together until well mixed.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add meatloaf and cook until hot and browned, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
  • Flour a work surface and roll out dough. Cut out 10 circles.
  • Add an equal amount of meatloaf filling to each circle. Fold dough over and use a fork to enclose and seal empanadas. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Whisk egg yolks in a bowl and brush over empanadas.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until slightly browned, 15 to 20 minutes.

    • Nutrition

    285 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 126mg
    • Sodium: 653mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 26g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 176mg

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    Appetizer recipes
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    Quick and easy recipes
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