Description
Mini Chicken or Beef Empanadas with Chimichurri are delicious, bite-sized pastries that bring a burst of flavor to any occasion. Perfect as appetizers or snacks, these empanadas feature a flaky crust filled with savory chicken or beef, complemented by a zesty chimichurri sauce. They are incredibly versatile and can easily be customized to suit your taste preferences. Whether you’re hosting a party, enjoying a family dinner, or having a cozy movie night, these empanadas will surely impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (17.3 ounce) package frozen empanada discs
- 1 pound cooked and shredded chicken or beef
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chiles, drained
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon red apple vinegar
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken or beef, onion, bell pepper, green chiles, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Take one empanada disc and place about 1/4 cup of filling in the center. Fold and seal the edges with a fork.
- Arrange the empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush the tops with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- For the chimichurri sauce, mix parsley, cilantro, olive oil, garlic, red apple vinegar, chili flakes (optional), salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.
- Serve warm with chimichurri sauce on the side for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg