Empanadas (Appetizer)

• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen patty shells, thawed
• 1/2 lb lean ground beef
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 3 tablespoons red chile salsa, hot or mild
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• salt and pepper

1. To make beef filling, crumble and saute beef and onion in a skillet until beef is cooked and onion is soft.
2. Drain; stir in red chile salsa, chile powder, cumin, garlic powder, coriander, salt and pepper.
3. Set aside.
4. Place thawed patty shell dough on a floured board and roll out all in one piece to about 1/16 inch thickness.
5. Cut dough into rounds with a 3 inch round cookie cutter or a large drinking glass.
6. Put 2 teaspoons of filling on each dough circle.
7. Fold each over into a half circle.
8. Moisten edges with water and press edges together with a fork.
9. Place empanadas slightly apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
10. Prick tops with a fork.
11. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown; serve hot.
12. These may be wrapped carefully after baking and frozen.
13. To reheat, bake frozen empanadas uncovered at 400 degrees for 5 to 8 minutes.

patty shells, lean ground beef, onion, red chile salsa, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, ground coriander, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/empanadas-appetizer-73428 (may not work)