Mini Chicken Or Beef Empanadas With Chimichurri
Delight your taste buds with Mini Chicken or Beef Empanadas With Chimichurri, the perfect bite-sized treat for any occasion. These savory empanadas feature a flaky crust filled with your choice of tender chicken or beef and a medley of spices and vegetables. Paired with vibrant chimichurri sauce, they offer a burst of flavor in every bite, making them ideal for parties, snacks, or family dinners. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, these empanadas are sure to become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Latin
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package frozen empanada discs (17.3 ounces)
- 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 olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon red apple vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken or beef with onion, bell pepper, green chiles, cilantro, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Place about 1/4 cup of filling onto each empanada disc. Fold over and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush tops lightly with beaten egg for color and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- For chimichurri sauce, mix parsley, cilantro, olive oil, minced garlic, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 empanada (60g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg