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Weeknight Ground Beef Empanadas

Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)93.2581
Energy (kCal)1153.5814
Carbohydrates (g)27.0351
Total fats (g)74.3463
Temporal Sequence of Cooking Processes
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    Utensils Used
    | 1. In food processor, add diced peppers, juice of lime, entire can of Rotel, and salt. Mix until all green serrano peppers are small, with no large chunks. Set aside. | 2. In large skillet, brown ground beef until done. Drain and set aside. | 3. In same skillet, add olive oil and heat over medium heat. Add onions, red bell pepper, and garlic cloves. Sauté 3 minutes. | 4. Add chili powder, seasoning salt, cumin, and black pepper. Sauté 1 minute. Add cider vinegar and cook 3 minutes. | 5. Add cooked ground beef, puree from food processor, and bring to a boil. | 6. Turn down to a simmer, and add cilantro. Simmer 5-10 until desired consistency. | 7. When ready to cook, preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a baking sheet with foil. | 8. Roll out refrigerated dough and make a bit thinner with rolling pin. Use a round cookie cutter, or a drinking glass, and cut out round pieces. Re-roll scraps and cut out more circles until gone. | 9. Place 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons meat mix in the middle of each circle and fold in half. Seal edges with fingers. Crimp the edges with a fork. | 10. Place on foiled baking sheet and cook at 400°F for 25 minutes or until golden brown. | 11. Serve with salsa and sour cream for dipping. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    serrano pepper 12 diced 8.4 1.7588 0.4568 0.1155
    lime juice 1 3.7812 1.2735 0.0635 0.0106
    rotel 1 can - - - -
    salt 1/4 teaspoon - - - -
    beef 1 lb ground 898.1139999999999 0.0 88.0877 57.7424
    olive oil 1 tablespoon 119.34 0.0 0.0 13.5
    onion 3/4 cup diced 48.0 11.208 1.32 0.12
    red bell pepper 3/4 cup diced - - - -
    garlic clove 3 minced 13.41 2.9754 0.5724 0.045
    cider vinegar 2 tablespoons 6.257999999999999 0.2771 0.0 0.0
    chili powder 2 tablespoons 45.12 7.952000000000001 2.1536 2.2848
    seasoning salt 2 teaspoons - - - -
    cumin 1 teaspoon 7.875 0.929 0.374 0.4677
    black pepper 1/4 teaspoon 1.4432 0.3677 0.0597 0.0187
    cilantro 1/2 cup chopped 1.84 0.2936 0.1704 0.0416
    pie crust pillsbury crescent 2 packages refrigerated - - - -

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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