Moroccan Empanadas Recipe

Name: Moroccan Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound ground beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup apricot preserves; 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot; 3/4 teaspoon Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout) or 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin plus 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander and dash cayenne pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 sheets refrigerated pie crust; 1 large egg yolk, beaten; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1/2 cup apricot preserves; 1/2 cup chili sauce

Servings: persons

3/4 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
3/4 teaspoon Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout) or 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin plus 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander and dash cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 sheets refrigerated pie crust
1 large egg yolk, beaten
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup chili sauce

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in cream cheese, preserves, carrot and seasonings. Cool slightly.
2
On a lightly floured work surface, unroll sheets of pie crust. Cut 40 circles with a floured 3-in. cookie cutter, rerolling crust as necessary. Place half of the circles 2 in. apart on parchment-lined
3
. Top each with 1 rounded tablespoon beef mixture. Top with remaining crust circles; press edges with a fork to seal.
4
Brush tops with egg yolk; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cut slits in tops. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack.
5
Meanwhile, in a microwave, warm sauce ingredients, stirring to combine. Serve with empanadas.
6
Cover and freeze unbaked empanadas on waxed paper-lined
7
until firm. Transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, bake empanadas as directed, increasing time as necessary. Prepare sauce as directed.

360

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound ground beef, 1 medium onion, chopped, 3 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1/3 cup apricot preserves, and more.

Yes, Moroccan Empanadas falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Moroccan Empanadas

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