Picadillo Empanadas Recipe

Name: Picadillo Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1/2 (12-ounce) package burger-style recipe crumbles; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons golden raisins; 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed olives; 1 tablespoon chopped sliced almonds, toasted; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 (15-ounce) packages refrigerated pie dough (such as Pillsbury); Cooking spray

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 (12-ounce) package burger-style recipe crumbles
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons golden raisins
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
1 tablespoon chopped sliced almonds, toasted
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 (15-ounce) packages refrigerated pie dough (such as Pillsbury)
Cooking spray

1
Preheat oven to 425u00b0.
2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add crumbles and next 3 ingredients. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often. Add raisins and next 7 ingredients; cook 3 minutes.
3
Roll each crust to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut 9 circles out of each crust, using a 4- inch cookie cutter. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoonful mixture into center of each circle. Moisten edges of dough with water. Fold over and press edges of dough with a fork to seal. Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Lightly coat tops of empanadas with cooking spray.
4
Bake at 425u00b0 for 14 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve with chutney, salsa, or sour cream.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1/2 (12-ounce) package burger-style recipe crumbles, 1/4 cup chopped onion, 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Picadillo Empanadas falls under the General 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.

Picadillo Empanadas

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