Middle Eastern Ground Turkey Empanadas Recipe

Name: Middle Eastern Ground Turkey Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Filling; 1 lb lean ground turkey; 1 red pepper, diced; 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced; 1 small onion, diced; 2 green onions, sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon baharat (see Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix); 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 teaspoons curry powder; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/4 cup water; Pastry; 2 (14 ounce) packages goya discos; 1 egg, beaten

Servings: persons

Filling
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 red pepper, diced
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, diced
2 green onions, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon baharat (see Baharat Aka Middle East Mixed Spices - the Real Mix)
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons curry powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 cup water
Pastry
2 (14 ounce) packages goya discos
1 egg, beaten

1
Remove discos from freezer to defrost. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2
Brown ground turkey in skillet, drain fat.
3
Add green onion, onion, red pepper, garlic, and mushrooms. Cook until soft. Add salt, spices, tomato paste and water. If you have no tomato paste, you can use some tomato sauce. If you have no baharat, you can substitute with a small amount of clove, cardamom, coriander, and nutmeg (or leave it out if you prefer). When filling has been sufficiently mixed, remove from heat.
4
Take a disco from the packaging and place it on a piece of wax paper. Put a tablespoon or two of filling on one side. (You can use refrigerated biscuit dough or frozen pie crust if you cannot find discos, but you may need to adjust baking time and temp.) Seal edges using fork tines to go around the edge on the top and bottom of empanada. Then set aside on plate in fridge. Repeat this with the rest of the discos until all filling is gone.
5
Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray and lay the empanadas on the sheet. Brush tops of empanadas with beaten egg, for gloss. Bake empanadas ten minutes or until golden brown. Then bake second batch same way.

390

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Filling, 1 lb lean ground turkey, 1 red pepper, diced, 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced, and more.

Yes, Middle Eastern Ground 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Middle Eastern Ground Turkey Empanadas

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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