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A close-up of several golden-brown fried empanadas resting on a paper towel, showing their crisp, bubbly crusts with crimped edges.

EASY Picadillo Empanadas

So, you made Picadillo and you have leftovers; what to do, what to do? Let's make Picadillo EMPANADAS night TWO!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine asian
Servings 5 people

Ingredients
  

  • Picadillo https://melissajorealrecipes.com/recipes/dinner/easy-weeknight-picadillo/
  • 5 inch Empanada Disco Dough 10 count package found in frozen section
  • vegetable or canola oil for deep frying about 2-3 cups
  • about 4 oz. of shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions
 

  • Take out your leftover Picadillo.
  • Set the empanada disco dough on the counter for about 45 minutes to defrost.
  • Add about 2 tbsp. of picadillo right in the middle of the dough.
  • Add, a little sprinkle of mozzarella cheese over the picadillo.
  • Fold over the empanadas into half moon shapes and pinch close with your fingers. Then, take the tongs of a fork and crimp the empanadas closed all around the edges.
  • In a deep pot add the oil and heat up to about 350-375 degrees. I usually do this without taking the temperature. My trick is to just set the oil at about medium high heat. Take the back of a wooden spoon and put into the oil. If it sizzles around the spoon handle..the oil is ready to go!
  • Add the empanadas into the pot. DO NOT overcrowd the pot. I add 2 or 3 empanadas max into my pot. If the oil stops sizzling just raise the temperature to medium high heat.
  • Let them get golden and flip a few times until they become golden brown.
  • Remove and set on a paper towel lined plate. Repeat! Then EAT! Make it!

Notes

  • Set the package of Empanada Disco dough out on the counter about 45-60 minutes before using.

  • I fry my empanadas for maximum flavor, but you can bake as well! Set the oven to 350 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with foil. Spray with nonstick spray and bake them for about 10-15 minutes or until browned.

  • Buy Empanada Disco Dough here: Goya Empanada Disco Dough

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