The countdown to the first day of school has begun.  My goal for the summer was to be prepared for the new year in every way I could.  I’ve already bought the supplies needed.  Yay for Amazon Prime!  I’ve also gradually began to implement the school night bedtime schedule. Last but not least, I’ve been practicing some lunchbox recipes to keep the kiddo from not eating his lunch.

The first back to school recipe I will be sharing with you is this beef and potato empanadas recipe.  I consider the empanada to be the perfect kid food because no utensils are needed.  They also travel well and keep warm to room temperature.  Plus you can stuff them with sweet or savory fillings. They are also small enough for little hands and the perfect size to fit in any lunchbox.

These empanadas are hearty because they have their good amount of beef and vegetables in every bite.  The dough is buttery and flakey.
To prepare this recipe, I selected Sprouts Old Tyme Butcher Shop 100% grass fed beef stew meat.  The tender meat is fresh and carefully selected.  You can also use Sprouts variety of ground beef, carne asada or skirt steak for this recipe.  Whatever your preference is, Sprouts has what you need for this delectable dish. Their high quality meat selection is never frozen, therefore giving you the juiciest flavor and texture every time.

For more tasty recipes and to find your nearest Sprouts, visit Sprouts.com  and SproutsBrand.com You can also follow along on Facebook and Instagram for great other meal ideas during the back to school season.

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