Taco Hand Pies Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Taco Hand Pies Recipe). These taco pies are easier to handle than those regular tacos you need two hands to keep the the shells from cracking and the fillings from falling out. Pico de gallo and pepper Jack cheese round out the flavors of the taco beef. Taco hand pies are perfect for parties and on-the-go meals. Serve with picante sauce for dipping.

Brief

Prep 25 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 12

Yield: 12 hand pies

Taco Hand Pies Recipe

Ingredients

2 Roma tomatoes

diced

½ cup diced white onion

3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

¼ jalapeno pepper

seeded and diced

¼ teaspoon garlic salt

1 pound lean ground beef

¼ cup water

3 tablespoons taco seasoning mix

½ cup shredded pepper Jack cheese

12 frozen empanada wrappers

thawed

1 egg

1 tablespoon water

Main Dish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Mix tomatoes onion cilantro jalapeno pepper and garlic salt together in a mixing bowl.

Step 3

Cook and stir beef in a saute pan over medium-high heat until no longer pink 5 to 7 minutes. Drain fat and return beef to the pan. Add water and taco seasoning; stir thoroughly until fully incorporated and water has been absorbed 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomato mixture and pepper Jack cheese

Step 4

Lightly flour a work surface. Roll each empanada wrapper out to a 6-inch circle. Scoop 1/3 cup beef filling onto the center of each wrapper. Fold each wrapper in half to enclose the filling. Crimp edges with a fork to seal. Pierce the top of each pie twice with a fork. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

Step 5

Whisk egg and water together to make egg wash. Brush egg wash over the tops of the pies.

Step 6

Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven until golden brown about 20 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Taco Hand Pies Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:12

Calories: 226.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 11.7g 23%

Carbohydrates: 22.9g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 1.3g 5%

Sugars: 1g

Fat: 9.9g 15%

Saturated Fat: 3.7g 18%

Cholesterol: 43.5mg 15%

Vitamin A Iu: 235.9IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.7mg 21%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 5%

Vitamin C: 2.1mg 4%

Folate: 7.9mcg 2%

Calcium: 37.5mg 4%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 7.5mg 3%

Potassium: 107.9mg 3%

Sodium: 438.5mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 89.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.