Choriqueso empanadas

empanada discs for frying or baking, store-bought or homemade

Choriqueso filling:

butter or olive oil

white onion, finely diced – about 1 cup

Mexican style fresh chorizo, pork or beef based on your preference

to 1 tablespoon of ground achiote - optional

or 12 ounces of grated mozzarella, oaxaca or monterrey jack cheese

or 4 ounces of crumbled queso fresco,

Optional: jalapeno slices

If baking:

egg yolk + 1 tablespoon water whisked together to use as egg wash to brush on empanadas

To serve:

Avocado sauce