TURKEY EMPANADAS GRANDE

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This recipe makes two large empanadas. Be careful when placing the meat on the pie crust, it tends to make the dough soggy and tears easy.

Provided by Mrs. Cavanar

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 pies, cut into 3rds, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • 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.
  • Repeat steps with remaining ingredients and pie crust on other side of cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F. 20 to 25 minutes. To serve, cut each empanada into 3 wedges.

alex imoh
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These empanadas were easy to make and so delicious. I used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and they turned out great. The filling was moist and flavorful, and the crust was flaky. I will definitely be making these again.


mohammed afzal
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I'm not usually a fan of empanadas, but these were really good! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I especially liked the addition of the spices. They gave the empanadas a nice kick.


Haggai Mumba Mwinsa
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These empanadas were delicious! The filling was moist and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I loved the combination of turkey, cheese, and vegetables. I will definitely be making these again.


MD Nahim islam
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These empanadas were a big hit at my party! Everyone loved them. The filling was flavorful and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


BendyTheInkDemon28 Tho
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These empanadas were easy to make and so delicious. I used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and they turned out great. The filling was moist and flavorful, and the crust was flaky. I will definitely be making these again.


Casha Cali
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I'm not usually a fan of empanadas, but these were really good! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I especially liked the addition of the spices. They gave the empanadas a nice kick.


Mb Naeem
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These empanadas were delicious! The filling was moist and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I loved the combination of turkey, cheese, and vegetables. I will definitely be making these again.


shahin milon
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These empanadas were a big hit at my party! Everyone loved them. The filling was flavorful and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


Faith Mbachu
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These empanadas were easy to make and so delicious. I used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and they turned out great. The filling was moist and flavorful, and the crust was flaky. I will definitely be making these again.


Kyle Aragon
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I'm not usually a fan of empanadas, but these were really good! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I especially liked the addition of the spices. They gave the empanadas a nice kick.


Runa Mamun
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These empanadas were delicious! The filling was moist and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I loved the combination of turkey, cheese, and vegetables. I will definitely be making these again.


DaCamo Floe
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I made these empanadas for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. The filling was flavorful and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


Lily Parrish
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These empanadas were easy to make and so delicious. I used leftover turkey from Thanksgiving and they turned out great. The filling was moist and flavorful, and the crust was flaky. I will definitely be making these again.


Ketura Samuel
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I'm not usually a fan of empanadas, but these were really good! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I especially liked the addition of the spices. They gave the empanadas a nice kick.


Lauren Jefferson
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These turkey empanadas were delicious! The filling was moist and flavorful, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I loved the combination of turkey, cheese, and vegetables. I will definitely be making these again.


ZA MOBILE GAMING Ullah
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I made these empanadas for dinner last night and they were a big hit! The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I especially liked the addition of the cranberries. They added a nice tartness to the dish.


M bilal yahya
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These empanadas were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them. The turkey filling was moist and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making these again.


Ribredo
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My family loved these turkey empanadas! They were easy to make and so delicious. The filling was flavorful and the crust was flaky. I will definitely be making these again.


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