Filet Mignon Empanadas

Name: Filet Mignon Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chopped filet mignon; 3 cups all purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; 2 tbsp salt; 1 cup water; 1 stick unsalted butter; ½ yellow onion; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; Dan-O’s Original Seasoning; Mozzarella cheese

Whether you’re making dinner or trying to make the perfect fiesta spread, these filet mignon empanadas are bound to be a favorite. Rich steak filling and perfect pastry lead the way to melt in your mouth flavor that you won’t wanna miss. These are fairly straightforward and can be done in about an hour. Perfect for a tasty dinner that looks like you did a lot more work than you did! What are you waiting for? Try our filet mignon empanadas today!

Prep Time

15 Mins

Cook Time

15 Mins

Calories

425

Serving Size

Flavors Used:

Ingredients

1 lb chopped filet mignon
3 cups all purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
2 tbsp salt
1 cup water
1 stick unsalted butter
½ yellow onion
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tbsp vegetable oil
Dan-O’s Original Seasoning
Mozzarella cheese

Let’s Make It!

Dough:

In a bowl mix flour, baking powder, salt, water, 2 tbsp Dan-O’s Original, and butter together and knead into a ball. Place plastic wrap over the bowl and let proof for 1 hour
Remove dough and form into small 2” balls

Beef filling:

Heat a cast iron skillet to medium high and add vegetable oil, onion, garlic, and tomato paste. Sauté for 2 minutes making sure to not burn the garlic.
Add diced filet and sprinkle generously with Dan-O’s - our Chipotle seasoning would go great and add a little kick! Sauté until meat is brown.
Add meat to a griddle or hot pan and finish cooking the meat for 5 minutes or until desired doneness.

Build the empanada:

With a rolling pin, flatten dough ball into thin 6” circles and add 1-2 oz of filet filling and top with mozzarella cheese.
Fold the dough over the filling to form a half circle.
Use a fork to seal the edges and use a pizza cutter to remove excess dough.
Heat oil in a frying pan to 350 degrees.
Add empanadas and cook for 2 minutes each side or until golden brown.
Remove and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!