This is a yummy snack that I have been enjoying since I was very little. They are so delicious that you could easily eat a bunch in one sitting. This is another recipe where I use a store bought item to hurry up the process when making them for a quick dinner or lunch. This is something that you could also get the whole family involved in making. This is also a dish where you could let your imagination run wild. Some of the common fillings have been chicken, cheese, and beef. But some of the most creative ones I’ve seen are cheeseburger or Philly Cheese Steak fillings.

Ingredients

• Ground Beef
• Goya Disks ( Goya Discos )
• Oil
• 1 packet Goya Sazon
• 1 teaspoon Goya Adobo
• A pinch of Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
• 1 teaspoon Vinegar
• A pinch of Salt

Directions

1. Defrost the empanada disks
2. Cook the Meat
   1. Place the ground beef in a bowl
   2. Add all of the seasonings to the meat
   3. Mix the meat and seasonings together
   4. Add 1 teaspoon of oil to a medium pain
   5. Place the pan on the stove over low heat
   6. Place the meat in the pan
   7. As the meat cooks break down the meat into small pieces
   8. Cook until the meat is brown
   9. Once cooked place the meat in a bowl and set aside

Assembling

1. Place one disk on a place
2. Add 1-2 tablespoons of meat on half of the empanada disk
3. Fold over the other half of the disk
4. With a fork press down along the edge of the empanada

Cooking

1. In a medium sized pot add oil to about half way
2. Let the oil heat up for about 4-5 minutes
3. Once the oil is hot carefully add the empanadas
4. Cook until golden brown
5. Once cooked place on a paper towel to cool off and dry off any excess oil
6. Once cooled off they are ready to serve