MOROCCAN EMPANADAS

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My family goes for Moroccan flavors, so I make empanada pastries using beef and apricot preserves. It's a flaky hand pie with a spicy dipping sauce. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

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
SAUCE:
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup chili sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. 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., 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 baking sheets. Top each with 1 rounded tablespoon beef mixture. Top with remaining crust circles; press edges with a fork to seal., 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., Meanwhile, in a microwave, warm sauce ingredients, stirring to combine. Serve with empanadas. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked empanadas on waxed paper-lined baking sheets until firm. Transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, bake empanadas as directed, increasing time as necessary. Prepare sauce as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

ransika fernando
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I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes. These empanadas definitely fit the bill. They were delicious!


alemu tafa
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These empanadas were so good! I will definitely be making them again.


Abm Leon
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I made these empanadas for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


skilar
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These empanadas were perfect for a party. They were easy to make ahead of time and they were a big hit with my guests.


Adnan
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I'm not a great cook, but these empanadas were easy to make and they turned out great!


Khalid Rehman
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These empanadas were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so flavorful and delicious.


Vuyokazi Mqikela
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I wasn't sure how these empanadas would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were delicious!


IKERl Ifesinachi
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These empanadas were easy to make and they tasted great! I will definitely be making them again.


Keleish Engelbrecht
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I had a hard time finding filo dough, so I used puff pastry instead. The empanadas still turned out great.


Jiyam Hasan
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These empanadas were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


Nursultan Berikbek
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I'm not a big fan of Moroccan food, but these empanadas were surprisingly good. The filling was flavorful and the dough was flaky.


Sablu Khan
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These empanadas were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


Still Spendy
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I made these empanadas for my family and they loved them! The only thing I changed was that I used ground beef instead of chicken.


Black Screen
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These empanadas were a hit at my party! The filling was flavorful and the dough was crispy and flaky. I will definitely be making these again.