Cheesy Beef Empanadas with Sweet Cilantro Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 small onion diced
• 1 tsp. garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. chipotle chili powder
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 8 oz. diced pimiento, drained
• 8 oz. diced green chiles
• ¼ c. tomato paste
• 1 c. shredded sharp cheddar
• 4 refrigerated pie crusts
• 2 eggs whisked
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• ¼ c. cashew pieces
• 1 tbsp. garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp. lime juice
• ¼ c. honey
• 2 tsp. rice vinegar
• ¼ tsp. kosher salt
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• 1/3 c. olive oil