<p>Work can be one of the hardest places to eat well. Several times a week, we eat our lunch at work. This can have a big impact on not just how we eat but our health and well-being too. When you are busy and feel tired, you don’t mind eating what is offering in front of you. But this can leave us feeling unsatisfied, guilty that we didn’t plan ahead for what we want for our lunch.</p>
<h3>Preparing and Planning</h3>
<p>I don’t want to eat the same food every day. I want to eat better, feel better and perform better. Making a plan and cook at home is much better than just bought some food outside. Maybe I can challenge my colleges to cook something different, bring it into work and enjoying it. Mine, I’m going to cook <strong>Mexican Beef Empanadas</strong>.</p>
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<p>This is exciting and fun!</p>
<h2>About Mexican Beef Empanada Recipe</h2>
<p>Let start! First, what is Empanada? The name empanada comes from Spanish verb <em>“<strong>Empanar</strong>”</em>, which means to wrap or coat in bread. Empanadas are most common popular across the globe including Mexico. Every region has its own style or idea how to make it. You can see them everywhere. It comes in many different varieties and sizes. They make a great snack, a light lunch or as a starter for a meal. <strong>The Mexican Beef Empanada Recipe</strong> is a stuffed bread or pastry baked or fried, with all sorts of fillings such as ground beef, chicken, ham and cheese, and vegetables mix together with dipping sauce and served as a main dish. The <strong>Filling</strong> also includes other ingredients such as pepper, onions, hard boiled eggs, and olives. It can also serve as an appetizer or snacks filled with fruit for dessert. The <strong>Dough</strong> is simple and easy to make. <strong>Empanadas</strong> can be made in the Half-Moon shape or a plate size but whatever their shape and size, empanadas a very worthwhile addition to our cook’s collection.</p>
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<div id="easyrecipe-2996-0" class="easyrecipe" itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/Recipe"> <link itemprop="image" href="https://www.moms-mexican-recipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Mexican-Beef-Empanada-Recipe.jpg"/> <div itemprop="name" class="ERSName">Mexican Beef Empanada Recipe</div> <div class="ERSClear"> ;</div> <div class="ERSTopRight"> <div class="ERSSavePrint"> <span class="ERSPrintBtnSpan"><a class="ERSPrintBtn" href="https://www.moms-mexican-recipes.com/easyrecipe-print/2996-0/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Print</a></span> </div> </div> <div class="ERSTimes"> <div class="ERSTime"> <div class="ERSTimeHeading">Prep time</div> <div class="ERSTimeItem"> <time itemprop="prepTime" datetime="PT1H">1 hour</time> </div> </div> <div class="ERSTime ERSTimeRight"> <div class="ERSTimeHeading">Cook time</div> <div class="ERSTimeItem"> <time itemprop="cookTime" datetime="PT20M">20 Mins</time> </div> </div> <div class="ERSTime ERSTimeRight"> <div class="ERSTimeHeading">Total time</div> <div class="ERSTimeItem"> <time itemprop="totalTime" datetime="PT1H20M">1 hour 20 Mins</time> </div> </div> <div class="ERSClearLeft"> ;</div> </div> <div class="divERSHeadItems"> <div class="ERSAuthor">Author: <span itemprop="author">Laura</span></div> <div class="ERSServes">Serves: <span itemprop="recipeYield">7</span></div> </div> <div class="ERSIngredients"> <div class="ERSIngredientsHeader ERSHeading">Ingredients</div> <div class="ERSSectionHead"><strong>For the Pastry</strong></div> <ul> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">5 grams Yeast</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">Pinch of Salt</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">100 grams Butter</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">30 ml Warm Milk</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">150 grams Flour</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 Egg Yolk</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">Pinch of Sugar</li> </ul> <div class="ERSSectionHead"><strong>For the Filling</strong></div> <ul> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 clove Garlic</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 Jalapeno, chopped</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">Salt, to taste</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 Tbsp. Creme Fraiche</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 Tbsp. Chopped Parsley</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">Pepper, to taste</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 small White Onion, diced</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 small Bell Pepper, diced</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">200 grams Ground Beef</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 Egg</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 tbsp. Tomato Paste</li> <li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">¼ tsp. Chili Powder</li> </ul> <div class="ERSClear"></div> </div> <div class="ERSInstructions"> <div class="ERSInstructionsHeader ERSHeading">Instructions</div> <ol> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Mix milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Set the flour in a bowl and make a well in the center.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Add the yeast mixture, egg yolk, and butter into the flour.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Knead the dough until it comes into a smooth ball.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Chill the dough overnight.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Sautee garlic and onions in a pan.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Add the bell pepper and jalapenos. Sautee for 1-2 minutes.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Add the beef and saute until brown.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Season with salt and pepper.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Mix in the egg, creme fraiche, tomato paste, and parsley.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Roll out the dough and cut into 4-6 inch circles with a pastry cutter.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Spoon the filling into the center of your dough.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Fold the filled dough close and seal by crimping or by pressing on the edges with a fork.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Pre-heat the oven to 200C.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Arrange the empanadas on a baking sheet.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Brush the empanadas with egg wash.</li> <li class="instruction" itemprop="recipeInstructions">Bake for 15-20 minutes.</li> </ol> <div class="ERSClear"></div> </div> <div class="endeasyrecipe" title="style002a" style="display: none">3.5.3226</div> </div>
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<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3002" src="https://www.moms-mexican-recipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Mexican-Beef-Empanada-Serve.jpg" alt="Mexican Beef Empanada Serve" width="750" height="750"> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3003" src="https://www.moms-mexican-recipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Mexican-Beef-Empanada.jpg" alt="Mexican Beef Empanada" width="750" height="560"> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3001" src="https://www.moms-mexican-recipes.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Mexican-Beef-Empanada-Final.jpg" alt="Mexican Beef Empanada Final" width="750" height="600"></p>
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