Turkey Empanadas Grande Recipe

Name: Turkey Empanadas Grande
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon dried parsley; 1 teaspoon dried cilantro; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; garlic salt, to taste; 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts; 1 egg white, beaten

Servings: persons

1 lb ground turkey
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
garlic salt, to taste
1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
1 egg white, beaten

1
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute turkey, garlic, onion, and green pepper until turkey is no longer pink in center. Stir in parsley, cilantro, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Stirring occasionally, cook over medium heat about 15 minutes or until most the liquid is reduced.
2
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
3
Spray cookie sheet with non-stick oil. Unfold one pie crust on one side of cookie sheet. Carefully spread one half of meat mixture to within 1-inch of one-half pie crust. Brush 1 inch of pie crust with egg white. Encase meat by folding other half of pie crust over meat mixture. Using a fork, press edges of crust together and pierce top of crust to make holes to allow steam to escape.
4
Repeat steps with remaining ingredients and pie crust on other side of cookie sheet.
5
Bake at 400 degrees F. 20 to 25 minutes. To serve, cut each empanada into 3 wedges.

302

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb ground turkey, 1 garlic clove, minced, 1 cup onion, chopped, 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Turkey Empanadas Grande 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.

Turkey Empanadas Grande

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