Beef, Pork & Potato Empanadas with Cilantro Cream Sauce

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   Lay out the pie crusts on a lightly floured work surface.

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   Using a 4-inch cookie or biscuit-cutter, cut out 10 circles of dough.

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   For the filling.. 1.

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   Brown some ground beef and ground pork over medium heat (I chose this instead of higher fat/sodium chorizo).

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   Once browned, drain off the grease and set meat aside.

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   2.

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   In a separate pan, add some water to a sauce pan and add the diced potatoes.

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   Bring the water to a boil, cover pan and steam for about 10 minutes.

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   Drain the water.

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    Return potatoes to heat and add the olive oil and diced onions.

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    Saute for about 10 minutes.

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    3.

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    Add in the cilantro and olives.

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    Saute for another minute.

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    Add in the meat and remaining spices and chicken stock.

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    Mix well and simmer for about 20 minutes.

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    Set aside to cool.

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    4.

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    Set up an assembly area for the pie crust cutouts, egg wash (egg, beaten together with 1 teaspoon of water) and filling.

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    5.

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    Spoon 2 generous tablespoons of filling into the center of each pastry circle, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the edges.

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    6.

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    Brush the edges of the dough with the egg wash and then fold the dough over in half to enclose the filling and form a semi-circle.

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    Tightly seal the edges by crimping the edges of the crust with the tines of a fork.

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    7.

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    Chill at least 30 minutes before baking.

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    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the empanadas on a buttered baking sheet and brush the tops with additional egg wash.

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    Using a fork, prick a few holes in the top of the empanadas for steam to escape.

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    Bake for about 20 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown.

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    Cilantro Cream: Mix all ingredients together.

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    Serve with empanadas.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.