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bit-o-kick empanada

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Susan Sanner
@sannerga
Cumming, GA

First time out got rave reviews from a culinary expert who always has "a suggestion". The only suggestion he had was that I give him my recipe. I took this as quite a compliment.

(1 rating)
yield 10 if you use can of 10 biscuits
prep time 25 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For bit-o-kick empanada

  • 1 lb
    lean ground beef or ground turkey
  • 1/2 c
    onions, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    red and green bell peppers, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    jalapenos, chopped **optional, depending on spiciness you desire
  • 1/3-1/2 c
    bbq sauce, i like a sweet and spicy, amt depends on how saucy you like it
  • 1 can
    10 refrigerator biscuits - or homemade
  • 4 oz
    (1 cup) shredded pepper jack cheese
  • DIPPING SAUCE
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream or ranch dressing, if desired

How To Make bit-o-kick empanada

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 375
  • 2
    Saute onions, peppers and meat in skillet until cooked, stirring frequently, then drain.
  • 3
    Add barbecue sauce. Mix well. Remove from heat.
  • 4
    Roll biscuits into 6" rounds (divide dough and roll smaller for appetizer size)
  • 5
    Spoon meat mixture evenly onto 1/2 of round. Top with sprinkle of grated cheese.
  • 6
    Fold biscuit over filling and press edges to seal.
  • 7
    Place on ungreased baking sheet pan.
  • 8
    Bake 12-17 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 9
    Serve with dipping sauce, if desired. For main course, serve with a mexican rice or mexican salad, or both.
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