Vida Recetas Editorial
The meat pie with mozzarella is a juicy and comforting version of the classic empanada, perfect for a family meal or an informal dinner. This recipe combines the tradition of empanada dough with a hearty filling of ground beef, onion, skewers (meat brochettes), York ham, and mozzarella cheese, all topped with a touch of ketchup that adds an irresistible sweet and sour flavor.
Originating from home cooking, this pie has become a star dish on many tables due to its versatility and its ability to satisfy all diners. It is ideal for those looking for an easy recipe to prepare, with accessible ingredients and spectacular results. The combination of textures, from the crispy dough to the creamy and juicy filling, makes it a perfect option to share.
There are many variations of this recipe: you can substitute the skewers for shredded chicken, add peppers or olives, or even use different types of cheese. The important thing is that the dough is well sealed so the filling doesn't escape. This pie is ideal for a picnic, as a main course with a salad, or even as an appetizer if cut into smaller portions.
Cook
90 min
Servings
6
Roll out the dough one of them, it would be the base. When you have the base extended, you put ketchup all over the base.
You put the pan, to make the minced meat and season it. Grate the onion and throw it into the pan with the meat.
Add the meat well spread all over the base.
While the skewers are being done. Once done, they are allowed to cool down a little, to be cut into pieces. Put on a layer of brackets. After that, we added the pieces of skewers on top of the layer of brackets, and finally York ham covering the layer of skewers. Put mozzarella on top.
Spread the other pie dough. Once extended, place it on top of the other, covering the filling. We close it by bending the edge and with the help of a fork the edge is marked so that it does not open. Finally, beat the egg to paint the empanada dough on top. And a little mozzarella is added.
The oven must be turned on a little earlier for it to get warm. At 150° the two grills and about 25 or 30 minutes.
This recipe has a easy difficulty level, which means it's accessible for cooks of all levels.
The preparation time is minutes and the cooking time is 90 minutes.
This recipe is designed for 6 servings.
Yes, many ingredients can be substituted with similar alternatives. We recommend checking the recipe variations.
Store the preparation in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Some preparations can be frozen for up to 3 months.
