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Mini Empanadas

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 medium onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbs cilantro, chopped
1 cup bottled salsa
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup green olives with pimentos, chopped
2 tbs dark brown sugar
2 packages (15oz) each, refrigerated ready made pie dough
1 large egg beaten with 2 tbs of milk
kosher salt and black pepper to taste

These mini empanadas are perfect for a cocktail party or buffet.

Directions:
  • Add the meat and onion and garlic to a large non stick frying pan over medium heat. Stir until meat is browned. About 10 minutes.
  • Stir in salsa, olives, raisins, brown sugar, salt and pepper to taste. Cook until thick, then cool completely.
  • On a lightly floured work surface, roll pie dough to about 1/16 of an inch thick.
  • Cut 12 (3 inch) circles. Lightly paint the edges of each circle with water.
  • Scoop about 1 tbs of filling onto each circle and fold over and press the edges together with a fork, making sure to seal tightly.
  • Put the empanadas on a lightly greased baking sheet and brush the tops with egg-milk mixture.
  • Repeat to make about 30 pieces.
  • Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven until golden. About 15-18 minutes.
  • Alternatively you may deep fry the empanadas in 350  degree oil, just eliminate the egg and milk wash.

Servings

8

Prep

20 min

Cook

15 min

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    Skill Level

    Easy