Savory Taco Hand Pies

Ingredients 0/11

Step 1

Gently heat your oven to 425°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and garlic salt—give it a good mix. Next, cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until it’s no longer pink, about 5 to 7 minutes. Drain any excess fat, then add the water and taco seasoning to the pan. Stir everything together and let it cook until the water has mostly evaporated, about 2 to 3 minutes. Once that’s done, stir in the tomato mixture and pepper Jack cheese.

Step 2

Lightly flour your workspace and roll each empanada wrapper into a 6-inch circle. Spoon about a third of a cup of the beef mixture into the center of each one. Fold the dough over to make a half-moon shape and press the edges firmly with a fork to seal them. Don’t forget to poke two small holes on top so steam can escape while baking. Place the pies on your prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Whisk together an egg with a splash of water to make an egg wash, then brush it over the tops of each pie. Pop them in the oven and bake right in the middle rack for about 20 minutes, or until they turn a lovely golden brown. Let them cool a bit before digging in!