MOROCCAN EMPANADAS
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
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.
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ransika fernando
f-ransika@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new and interesting recipes. These empanadas definitely fit the bill. They were delicious!
alemu tafa
alemu-t83@yahoo.comThese empanadas were so good! I will definitely be making them again.
Abm Leon
a.leon9@gmail.comI made these empanadas for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!
skilar
skilar@hotmail.co.ukThese empanadas were perfect for a party. They were easy to make ahead of time and they were a big hit with my guests.
Adnan
adnan37@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a great cook, but these empanadas were easy to make and they turned out great!
Khalid Rehman
rehman.khalid@aol.comThese empanadas were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth it. They were so flavorful and delicious.
Vuyokazi Mqikela
m-vuyokazi25@hotmail.comI wasn't sure how these empanadas would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were delicious!
IKERl Ifesinachi
ikerl.ifesinachi52@hotmail.frThese empanadas were easy to make and they tasted great! I will definitely be making them again.
Keleish Engelbrecht
keleish_engelbrecht37@hotmail.frI had a hard time finding filo dough, so I used puff pastry instead. The empanadas still turned out great.
Jiyam Hasan
jiyam-h64@hotmail.comThese empanadas were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.
Nursultan Berikbek
nursultan-berikbek71@yahoo.comI'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
khan_sablu@yahoo.comThese empanadas were delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.
Still Spendy
ss@hotmail.comI 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
b_screen61@hotmail.frThese 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.