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Tortilla Empanadas

These quick and easy tortilla empanadas are sure to win you over, they can be made at a moment's notice, and are enjoyed by all. Handheld pocked of comfort food, ready in minutes.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients

  • 10 5 " flour tortillas or similar size
  • 2 lbs ground beef pork, chicken, or turkey
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning I use homemade if using prepared no need to add cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/3 cup water for taco seating
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons water for gluing for tortillas together

Instructions

  • Cook the ground meat in a skillet until fully cooked.
  • Add taco seasoning and cornstarch is using it along with water, and simmer until the sauce is thick.
  • In a small bowl mix flour and water to create the "glue" to seal the tortillas together.
  • If the tortillas are not soft and pliable, microwave them for 20-30 seconds so they are soft and won't crack.
  • Take a spoonful of "glue" and place it around the edge of the tortilla, then fill it, fold it, press the seam closed.
  • The most important tip is not to overfill the tortillas, as they will not seal and then leak/break.
  • Place a spoonful of filling on one side of the tortilla, then place the glue around the edge, generous enough to seal the edges nicely.
  • Press the edges firmly with your fingertips until the edge is smooth and closed.
  • Prepare all the tortillas, then begin cooking.
  • Heat the skillet, add a tablespoon of oil, and place the empanadas to cook on each side. Depending on your pan size you can fit multiple in the pan at once, use a spatula to turn them over.
  • Or you can bake them on a baking sheet in the oven, brush each side with oil bake at 375° until golden turning them after 5 minutes ensuring both sides cook evenly.