Spicy Black Bean Empanadas Recipe
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Spicy Black Bean Empanadas

By: Campbell's Kitchen 
"Spiced black beans, ground pork and vegetables are wrapped in flaky puff pastry before baking to a golden brown."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (43)

Prep Time:
1 Hr
Cook Time:
18 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 18 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 40 empanadas
 

Ingredients

  • 2 (17.3 ounce) packages Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 pound ground pork or turkey
  • 1 small red pepper, diced
  • 4 medium green onions, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup guacamole

Directions

  1. Thaw the pastry sheets at room temperature for 40 minutes or until they're easy to handle. Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or spray with vegetable cooking spray. Stir the egg and water with a fork in a small bowl.
  2. Cook the pork in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until the pork is well browned, stirring frequently to break up meat. Add the diced red pepper, green onions and garlic. Cook until tender. Stir the tomato sauce, cumin, chili powder and crushed red pepper into the skillet. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 8 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the cheese, 1 cup of the beans and cilantro. Let cool.
  3. Unfold 1 pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Roll to a 16x12-inch rectangle. Cut into 10 (2 1/2-inch) rounds. Top half of each round with 1 teaspoon cheese mixture. Brush edges of pastry with water. Fold over and press the edges with a fork to seal. Place the empanadas on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pastry and cheese mixture. Brush with the egg mixture.
  4. Bake for 18 minutes or until golden. Serve with sour cream, guacamole and remaining beans.

Footnotes

  • TIPS
  • Easy Substitution Tip: Use ground turkey instead of the pork. Add 1 teaspoon vegetable oil to the skillet while browning the turkey.
  • Make Ahead Tip: Prepare empanadas through step 3. Freeze until firm. Wrap in resealable plastic bag. Bake as directed.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2009 by diane   view full review
really, really good! and very easy to make. I only used half of the recipe though, as it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2008 by Nancy in Santa Cruz   view full review
In a pinch for a potluck, able to throw this together - used veggie meat (Morningstar...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2011 by flour_child   view full review
Very tasty. I omitted the pork and added corn and kidney beans to the black beans. Also used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2010 by stephanie   view full review
Very tasty. I used some left over pastry dough from a pie I made rather than the sheets. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2010 by mamiboriquena   view full review
This is a wonderful recipe. I have made these several times now, also with beef. I have also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 10, 2010 by Julie   view full review
Really good! The filling was fantastic. Instead of pre-bought I made my own dough.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 16, 2010 by JudiC   view full review
These were a complete HIT. I made then ahead and froze them. I used a Seal-a-meal to freeze...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by Everett's Mom   view full review
AWESOME! My whole family LOVES this recipe, including my 14 month old son. I wouldn't change a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 21, 2012 by Grace T.   view full review
Only used one package of Puff Pastry and cut into 8 squares. Accidentally put the entire can...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 8, 2011 by momof2angels   view full review
This was great. I read that a lot of reviewers had to increase the seasonings so i went ahead...

 

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