H-E-B Classic Selections Shredded Beef Mini Empanadas

Crispy meat pies filled with seasoned beef and spicy salsa. US inspected and passed by Department of Agriculture. These delicious, crispy little meat pies are stuffed with seasoned shredded beef, and a deliriously spicy salsa with a hint of chili and chipotle. Bake them up to golden perfection! Serve them as appetizers for family and friends to turn a meal into a special occasion.

Keep frozen. For food safety, follow these cooking instructions. Oven Method: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Place frozen mini empanadas on a baking sheet. Turn once halfway through bake time. Conventional Oven: 13-15 minutes. Convection Oven: 10-12 minutes. Deep Fry Method: Deep-Fry at 350 degrees F. From Frozen: approximately 3-4 minutes. Semi-Thawed: 2-3 minutes. Carefully remove from fryer and let stand on paper towels for a few minutes before serving. Microwave Method: (1250 watts): Place frozen mini empanadas on a microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high power for 35 seconds per mini empanada and 30 seconds for each additional mini empanada. (Cook thoroughly. Minimum internal temperature should be 165 degrees F for at least 15 seconds. Due to variations in equipment, cooking time and/or temperature may require adjustment.)

Ingredients Bleached and Enriched Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Malted Barley Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Folic Acid), Cooked Seasoned Beef (Contains Up to 16% of Solution of: Seasoning [Dextrose, Salt, Flavoring, Caramel Color, Sodium Phosphate, Spices, Modified Corn Starch)], Water, Salsa (Tomatoes, Onions, Water, Tomato Paste, Jalapeno Peppers, Cilantro, Salt, Vinegar (Distilled from Corn), Preservatives (Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate], Spices, Garlic), Vegetable Blend (Onions, Green Bed Peppers, Red Bell Peppers), Jack Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Anti-Caking), Onion, Cottonseed Oil, Chili Pepper Base (Red Peppers, Corn Oil Sauteed Onions, Maltodextrin, Spices, Salt, Water, Olive Oil, Onion Powder, Sugar, Modified Food Starch, Hydrolyzed Protein [Corn and Wheat Gluten, Soy], Garlic, Yeast Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Disodium Inosinate/Disodium Guanylate, Natural Extractives of Turmeric and Annatto, Natural Flavoring), Chipotle Sauce (Water, Red Smoked Peppers, Tomatoes, Vinegar [Distilled from Corn], Sugar, Canola Oil Salt, Onions, Garlic, Caramel Color), Sugar, Salt, Cilantro, Binder (Corn Starch, Methyl Cellulose, Egg White Powder, Xanthan Gum, and Guar Gum), Garlic, Dried Whole Eggs, Seasoning (Chili Peppers, Salt, Spices, Onion, Garlic, Yellow Corn Flour, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean/Cottonseed Oils, Silicon Dioxide [Anti- Caking Agent], Natural Flavorings, Citric Acid), Spice, Natural Flavor (Contains Torula Yeast), Sodium Benzoate.