EMPANADAS WITH CHIPOTLE RANCH DIPPING SAUCE #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. I started making these empanadas when my children were very young and we were always on the go - from school to after school events, from the library to the ski hill, to long drives for family vacations; they are as easy to make as they are portable - a homemade meal, not junk or fast food. These empanadas are fragrant, moist, full of flavor and very adaptable to what you have on hand. We have found that they are just as good as a simple weeknight meal at the dinner table as they are on the fly.
Provided by vbeaux
Categories Pork
Time 1h10m
Yield 12 empanadas, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Make the Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce: Chop 2 tbs. shallots and 1 clove garlic in a small food processor for a few seconds. Add a chipotle pepper and 1 tbs. of the adobo sauce and process for about 30 seconds. Add Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dressing, Greek Yogurt and the zest and juice of a lime. Process until smooth. Remove to a bowl and stir in 2 tbs fresh chives. A quick garnish of chives before serving looks great!
- Bring a small pot of water to the boil and cook diced potatoes until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Drain.
- Brown ground pork in a pan over medium high heat. Drain the meat and toss in a bowl with the Hidden Valley Original Ranch Seasoning Mix.
- Heat the Olive Oil in the same pan, add 2 tbs shallots and 2 tbs chopped garlic and saute for a minute. Puree a chipotle pepper with 1 tbs. adobo sauce (add a little water if needed) in a small food processor and add to the shallot mixture in the pan along with the tomato paste, corn kernels, potatoes, oregano, cooked pork and water. Cook until all ingredients are well mixed and liquid is almost evaporated. Stir in 2 tbs fresh chives and season with salt and pepper.
- Roll out pizza dough and cut into 5-inch rounds. Place 2 heaping tablespoons of meat mixture in the center of each dough round and fold over into a half moon shape. Seal edges by crimping with a fork. Bake in a preheated 425-degree oven for about 20 minutes, until golden and delicious. Enjoy with the Chipotle Ranch Dipping Sauce.
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Zoe Blas
[email protected]These empanadas were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them and I got so many compliments. The chipotle ranch dipping sauce was the perfect complement to the empanadas.
Esha Omer
[email protected]I made these empanadas for my family and they loved them! The filling was moist and flavorful, and the crust was crispy and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.
Curniece McHenry
[email protected]These empanadas are a great way to use up leftover meat. I used leftover chicken in mine and they were delicious.
Anieze Peter
[email protected]I love that these empanadas can be made ahead of time and frozen. It makes it so easy to have a delicious meal on hand whenever I need it.
Diko King
[email protected]The chipotle ranch dipping sauce was the perfect complement to these empanadas. It was creamy and flavorful, with just the right amount of spice.
Michelle Garwood
[email protected]These empanadas were easy to make and turned out so delicious! I used ground turkey in the filling and they were still very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Meki Rons
[email protected]I made these empanadas for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and I got so many compliments. Thanks for the great recipe!
Swabrah Mutagwa
[email protected]These empanadas were amazing! The filling was flavorful and the crust was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.