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Birria Empanadas
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with these Birria Empanadas! These crispy turnovers are filled with savory Oaxaca cheese, flavorful Birria meat, fresh cilantro, and purple onion, all wrapped in golden-brown empanada discs. For an extra burst of flavor, dip these delectable empanadas in consome for a truly authentic and mouthwatering experience!
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Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
Let's gather the ingredients!
- 1 cup Oaxaca cheese shredded
- 1 lb Birria meat
- ¼ cup Cilantro chopped
- ½ Purple onion diced
- 1 package Empanada discos 10 in each package
- 2 cups Neutral cooking oil we used @chosenfoods avocado oil
Instructions
Let's Begin!
- Defrost your empanada discos, and take them out 30 min before assembly.
- Shred your Oaxaca cheese and dice and prep your purple onion and cilantro.
- Shred your Birria into bite-sized pieces.
- Once your empanada disco is thawed, start assembling your empanadas. Add your cheese, purple onion, cilantro, and shredded Birria.
- Fold the dough over the filling to create a moon shape, and press the edges together. Then use a fork to crimp and seal the edges tightly.
- Heat your oil in a deep skillet, over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, (tip: add the back of a wooden spoon or toothpick into your oil, if it starts bubbling, it's ready) carefully add your empanadas.
- Fry each empanada for 2-3 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Enjoy hot with a side of consome for dipping.
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