Granada Turkey Empanada
Ingredients
1 lb. ground turkey
1 clove garlic, minced
1 C. onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
2 C. fresh tomato, chopped
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. dried cilantro
1 tsp. cumin
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/8 tsp. black pepper
15-oz. package refrigerated pie crusts
1 egg white, beaten
Cooking Instructions
Preheat oven to 400. In a large skillet, over medium heat, sauté turkey, garlic, onion and green bell pepper until turkey is no longer pink in color, onions are transparent and green bell peppers are tender-crisp. Stir in tomatoes, parsley, cilantro, cumin, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Stirring, occasionally, cook over medium heat for about 15 minutes or until liquid is reduced. Spray cookie sheet with non stick vegetable oil. Unfold, one pie crust in the center of the cookie sheet. Carefully, spread one half the meat mixture to within 1inch of one ha; f of pie crust. Brush exposed 1inch 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. Pierce top of crust to make vent holes, allowing steam to escape. Repeat steps with remaining ingredients and pie crust. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until pastry is golden brown. To serve, cut each empanada into 4 wedges.
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