Empanadas

Ingredients

1 recipe Empanada Dough

1 lb. lean ground beef

1/4 cup each chopped onions and green peppers

3 slices OSCAR MAYER Smoked Ham, finely chopped

2 Tbsp. KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

2 Tbsp. tomato sauce

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 cup oil

Directions

Prepare Empanada Dough as directed.

Brown ground beef in medium skillet on medium heat; drain.

Add onions, peppers, ham, dressing, tomato sauce and garlic; mix well.

Simmer on medium-low heat 10 min., stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in cilantro.

Shape dough into 12 balls, using about 2 Tbsp. dough for each. Flatten each ball into 6-inch round.

Spoon about 1/4 cup meat mixture onto center of each round.

Moisten edges with water. Fold dough rounds in half to enclose filling; press lightly on tops to remove air pockets. Seal edges with fork.

Heat oil in large deep skillet to 375°F.

Add empanadas, in small batches; cook 3 min. on each side or until golden brown on both sides.

Remove from oil with slotted spoon; drain well.

Cool slightly