Beef or Turkey Empanadas Recipe

Name: Beef or Turkey Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb vegetarian ground meat; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped; ¾ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon garlic powder; ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; ½ cup raisins (or 1/4 cup pine nuts); 2 ready-made refrigerated pie crusts (Pillsbury)

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon canola oil
1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb vegetarian ground meat
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
¾ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
½ cup raisins (or 1/4 cup pine nuts)
2 ready-made refrigerated pie crusts (Pillsbury)

1
Preheat the oven to 375; spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2
In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil over med-high heat and broth the meat and onions.
3
Once the meat is browned (about 5 minutes) add the salt, garlic powder, cinnamon, cumin, cloves, vinegar, and raisins or pine nuts and simmer for about 10 minutes.
4
Remove pan from heat.
5
Unroll and cut each of the pie crusts into 4 even quarters.
6
Put each section of the crust on the baking sheet, fold it gently in half to find the middle seam, and put a small scoop of the meat mixture along the seam.
7
Fold it over and seal the edges with the tines of a fork to make a pocket.
8
Bake the empanadas for 20 minutes, or until golden brown; allow the empanadas to cool a few minutes before serving.

217

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon canola oil, 1 lb ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey or 1 lb vegetarian ground meat, 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped, ¾ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Beef or Turkey Empanadas falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beef or Turkey Empanadas

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