Baked Empanadas Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Empanadas

• Chorizo Sausage
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• Green Bell Pepper
• Fresh Garlic
• Tomatoes
• Oregano Leaves
• Puff Pastry Sheets

How to Make Baked Empanadas

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a 10-inch skillet, cook sausage, onion, green pepper, and garlic over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until sausage is browned and onion is crisply tender (about 8-10 minutes).
3. Drain off any excess grease.
4. Stir in diced tomatoes (undrained) and oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
5. Remove from heat and let the filling cool completely.
6. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one sheet of thawed puff pastry to a 12-inch square.
7. Cut the pastry into 16 equal squares.
8. Place 1 rounded tablespoon of the cooled filling in the center of each square.
9. Fold opposite corners of each square to form a triangle, firmly pressing the edges to seal.
10. Crimp the edges with a fork to create a decorative seal.
11. For a richer color and shine, brush the empanadas with a beaten egg.
12. Place the empanadas onto a lightly greased baking sheet.
13. Repeat with the remaining puff pastry sheet and filling.
14. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the empanadas are golden brown and puffed up.