Plant-Based Beef Empanadas

Yields: 24

 

Recipe, Photo, and Food styling: Rosalynn Daniels

Pile of plant based empanadas displayed with Mexican Crumbles packaging

“If you’re looking for a quick and easy plant based dinner option that you can start making today, then look no further. With only 4 ingredients, my Plant Based Beef Empanadas are the perfect pastry to make for dinner or entertaining, especially while trying to navigate this busy holiday season.” - Rosalynn Daniels

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Ingredients

  • 2 (10oz) packs of Hodo Adobo Mexican Crumbles Locate Product

  • 1 yellow onion, diced

  • 1/2 cup plant-based cheese of choice

  • Empanada dough, enough for 24 empanadas

  • 1 egg for egg wash

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.

  2. In a medium size pan, begin to sauté your diced onions.

  3. Once the onions begin to caramelize, stir in your Adobo Mexican Crumbles.

  4. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.

  5. Place 2-3 spoonfuls of the plant based meat mixture into the center of a 5 inch round empanada dough.

  6. Close and completely seal each empanada.

  7. Scramble your egg to make an egg wash and lightly brush the egg wash on top of each empanada.

  8. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or completely golden.

  9. Enjoy while warm.