Taco Hand Pies

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.

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

Step: 4

; stir thoroughly until fully incorporated and water has been absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomato mixture and pepper Jack cheese,

Step: 5

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: 6

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

Step: 7

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

Per Serving: 226 calories; protein 11.7g; carbohydrates 22.9g; fat 9.9g; cholesterol 43.5mg; sodium 438.5mg.

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Avoidance on late-night snacking and cravings , it is much important to include some fun foods (or what one may perceive as unnecessary ). Meaning , if we always order the healthiest thing on the menu but come home and graze on chips, necessary we really wanted the junk food and should have just pleased it in the first place."

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