Kid-Friendly Lunchbox Empanadas
by Amber Gray //
October 24, 2017 
These lunchbox-friendly empanadas are packed with lean ground beef, veggies and cheese for a meal kids won’t be able to resist! Get the kids in the kitchen and make a batch on Sunday for easy lunchboxes all week!
Nutrition Tip: Lean ground beef provides 10 essential nutrients, including protein, zinc, iron, and B vitamins.
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Kid-Friendly Lunchbox Empanadas
Yield:
6
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
35 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound lean ground beef
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 1/4 small sweet onion, finely chopped
- 3 mini sweet peppers, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 pound whole wheat pizza dough
- 1/2 cup shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons salsa
- 1 cup mixed frozen vegetables, cooked
- 1 clementine
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Spray baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, carrots, onion, peppers, cumin, salt and pepper, and cook 7-10 minutes, or until cooked through. Drain and set aside.
- Dust counter lightly with flour and roll out dough to ¼-inch thick. Using a small to mid-size bowl (5-inches in diameter) to cut out circles of dough. Repeat process until all dough has been used.
- Fill dough with ¼ cup beef and sprinkle with cheese. Fold dough over filling to create a pocket, pressing down on sides to seal.
- Bake 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool.
- Serve with salsa for dipping, veggies and Crispy Green.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6Amount Per Serving: Calories: 346Total Fat: 12.5gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 612mgCarbohydrates: 36.5gProtein: 18.5g
