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The Best Cheesesteak Empanadas Recipe

If you like empanadas you have to check out these amazing Cheesesteak empanadas! They are so great for appetizers or anytime.

Empanadas are one of my favorite treats, they are filled with the filling of your choice. It could be meat or cheese or even both. For this recipe, lucky for you, it’s both of them!

What exactly are empanadas?

Empanadas are little pies or pastries that are made by folding a dough or bread around a filling. The dough is then sealed and fried or baked.

There are many different types of empanadas, but the most common ones are:

* Empanada Gallega: These empanadas originate from Galicia in northwestern Spain. They are made with a dough that is similar to pie crust and usually filled with meats, vegetables, or cheeses.

* Empanada Argentine: These empanadas come from Argentina and are made with a flaky dough that is often compared to puff pastry. The fillings for these empanadas typically include beef, chicken, or ham and cheese.

* Empanada de Pino: These empanadas are popular in Chile and are made with a dough that is similar to pie crust. The filling for these empanadas is typically a combination of beef, pork, onions, raisins, and olives.

Today we have a fun twist on these classic empanadas bringing the classic philly cheesesteak flavor to empanadas!

What ingredients do you need for these cheesesteak empanadas?

6 oz ribeye, thinly sliced

1/4 sweet onion chopped

1/4 green bell pepper, chopped

1 8 count can of biscuits 

4 slices provolone cheese

3/4 cup shredded mozzarella 

2 tbsp butter, unsalted 

1 clove garlic, pressed 

1/4 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp garlic powder

Where can you serve these tasty treats?

These empanadas are perfect for appetizers or as a main course. If you’re looking to make them ahead of time, they can be frozen and then baked when you’re ready to serve them.

Enjoy!

The Best Cheesesteak Empanadas Recipe
Yield: 8 empanad

The Best Cheesesteak Empanadas Recipe

A fun new twist on a classic empanada, these philly cheesesteak empanadas are so good and great for appetizers!

Ingredients

  • 6 oz ribeye, thinly sliced
  • 1/4  sweet onion chopped
  • 1/4 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 8 count can of biscuits
  • 4 slices provolone cheese
  • 3/4 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp butter, unsalted
  • 1 clove garlic, pressed
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375

Season thinly sliced meat with salt, garlic powder and black pepper. 

Add butter and garlic to the pan, then sauté onions and peppers. 

Remove once soft and add 1-2 tsp Olive oil (avocado oil also works). 

Brown meat fully and add back in the onions and peppers. 

Add 4-5 slices of provolone cheese and mix until melted. 

Press or roll out the biscuits 

Add a spoonful of the cheesesteak mixture and 1 tsp mozzarella cheese to one half of the biscuit. 

Fold the top half of the biscuit over. 

Press the edges together and seal them well or they will open slightly. 

Place on a parchment-lined sheet and bake 15-18 mins until golden brown. 

Nutrition Information

Yield

8

Serving Size

1

Amount Per Serving Calories 189Total Fat 13gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 39mgSodium 274mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 0gSugar 1gProtein 11g

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