Everyone has their own version of a meat and bread combination: hamburgers, beef patties, samosas, sambusas, pork buns, empanadas and so on. My favorite would have to be the latter. Whether they're Colombian, Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or Peruvian, empanadas are the best hand pies around. They can be filled with beef, pork, or chicken along with olives, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, cheese, raisins, or egg. This time I used soy chorizo for mine and while you can make your own dough I choose to use Goya, or any brand that's on sale, discos (they're located in the freezer section of most grocery stores). Here's my vegetarian version:
Ingredients
1 package soy chorizo (I like Cacique)
1 15oz can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 medium red onion
1 cup cilantro, chopped
1 package (10) Goya discos, unthawed
Preparation
Sauté the onions
Add chorizo and tomatoes
Cook until the tomato juice is evaporated
Add cilantro, stir, and remove from heat
Allow to cool
Fill discos and close with a fork
Brush with melted butter or egg wash to help brown (optional)
Bake on a greased baking sheeting until golden brown
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