Beef, Chorizo and Cheese Empanada Filling

Updated at: Sun, 27 Aug 2023 17:48:57 GMT

Step 1

Sauté onion in oil over medium-high heat for a few minutes.

Step 2

Add beef and chorizo and cook until beef is browned. Drain off fat drippings. (You can leave some fat but you do not want your mixture too wet.)

Step 3

Add garlic and sauté just for a few minutes.

Step 4

Add chipotles, tomato paste chili powder, cumin and black pepper.

Step 5

Add water and let simmer over medium heat, stirring well.

Step 6

Once everything has cooked through and most of the moisture. has dissipated, allow to cool

Step 7

Chill while making dough or overnight.

Step 8

Use @ 1 scant ¼ cup of filling per 6 inch empanada round. Add desired amount of cubes of cheese to each empanada.

Step 9

Blend one can of chipotle in adobo in the food processor. 1 1/2 teaspoons purée = 1 Chile pepper in adobo sauce

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