Savory Beef Empanadas

• Empanada Dough (See tip.)
• Empanada Dough
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1/4 cup chopped onions King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
• 1/4 cup chopped green peppers
• 2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 slices OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, finely chopped
• 2 Tbsp. tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• water
• 1 cup oil

1. Prepare Empanada Dough.
2. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; set aside while preparing empanada filling.
3. Brown meat in medium skillet; drain.
4. Add next 6 ingredients; cook on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring frequently.
5. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.
6. Shape dough into 12 balls, using about 2 Tbsp.
7. dough for each.
8. Press each ball into 6-inch round; spoon about 1/4 cup meat mixture onto center of each.
9. Moisten edges of dough rounds with water; fold in half.
10. Press tops lightly to remove air pockets; seal edges with fork.
11. Heat oil in deep skillet to 375F.
12. Add 3 or 4 empanadas; cook 3 min.
13. on each side or until golden brown on both sides.
14. Remove from skillet; drain well.
15. Repeat with remaining empanadas.

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Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/savory-beef-empanadas-90533.aspx (may not work)