Turkey Empanadas Grande Recipe
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Turkey Empanadas Grande

By: The Turkey Federation 
"Pie pastry filled with a mixture of ground turkey, tomato, bell pepper, herbs and spices. A turkey twist on a Latin favorite, empanadas."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (53)

Prep Time:
45 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers
  • 2 cups chopped fresh tomato
  • 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
  • 1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1 egg white, beaten

Directions

  1. 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 tomatoes, 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.
  2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  3. Spray cookie sheet with non-stick oil. Unfold one pie crust in center 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.
  4. Repeat steps 4 and 5 with remaining ingredients and pie crust. Bake at 400 degrees F. 20 to 25 minutes. To serve, cut each empanada into 4 wedges.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 354 | Total Fat: 21.1g | Cholesterol: 45mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2003 by tanyazygmat   view full review
Tasted great and looked like it took more effort than it did. I substituted a can of diced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 6, 2006 by Fran   view full review
Tends to come out a little dry, I added some enchilada sauce after the meat/veggie mixture...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2004 by ANDROMEDA1212   view full review
After reading the other reviews, I agreed the mixture looked too dry...I made the following...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 15, 2004 by LOGANISLE   view full review
This was VERY good! I used one small can of tomato sauce and one can of mexican seasoned...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2005 by Kelly   view full review
These are amazing. My husband and I absolutely loved these. They taste like ones you can get...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2005 by LADY_ALETHEA   view full review
I love empanadas, and as someone always looking for healthier versions of my favorites, I was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2004 by Sola   view full review
I was glad that I looked at the other cooks' tips, and I also used salsa instead of tomatoes....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2004 by JENHARVHOL   view full review
I followed the recipe pretty closely, and we enjoyed this. I did not add cilantro (didn't have...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2004 by Mary K.   view full review
Great recipe! I followed others' advice and added a bit more cumin, some chili powder and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 30, 2003 by Southern GurL   view full review
great little"hot pocket" type meal.....we use goya discos (made for empanadas) in the freezer...

 

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