Taco Hand Pies

1 . Stage

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2 . Stage

Mix tomatoes, onion, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, and garlic salt together in a mixing bowl.

3 . Stage

Cook and stir beef in a saute pan over medium-high heat until no longer pink, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain fat and return beef to the pan. Add water and taco seasoning; stir thoroughly until fully incorporated and water has been absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomato mixture and pepper Jack cheese,

4 . Stage

Lightly flour a work surface. Roll each empanada wrapper out to a 6-inch circle. Scoop 1/3 cup beef filling onto the center of each wrapper. Fold each wrapper in half to enclose the filling. Crimp edges with a fork to seal. Pierce the top of each pie twice with a fork. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.

5 . Stage

Whisk egg and water together to make egg wash. Brush egg wash over the tops of the pies.

6 . Stage

Bake on the middle rack of the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.