Turkey Meat Pies Recipe Video
Empanadas (meat pies) are very popular in most Cuban homes. The empanadas are usually deep fried to give them a crispy exterior, but we will accomplish this same texture in the oven. You can create empanadas with chicken, lean meat, pork, or like this recipe calls for, turkey breast in a sofrito sauce.
Summary
Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time1 Hr 0 Min
Ready In1 Hr 10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthyServings6
Main IngredientMeat
Ingredients
* 2 pound ground turkey breast
* 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 medium green pepper (cored, seeded and chopped)
2 tablespoons crushed garlic
1-15 ounce can tomato sauce
* 1 cup vino seco (dry white wine)
* 1/4 teaspoon cumin
* 1/2 teaspoon oregano
pinch crushed red pepper flake
* salt & pepper to taste
* 1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
* store bought, ready made 5″ disc empanada dough
* 1 egg white
Directions
In a medium pot, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil over medium high heat. Add ground turkey breast, breaking up large chunks with wooden spoon, stirring occasionally and cook until brown, drain excess fat in a colander, set aside.
Add remaining oil to pot, saute onions, green pepper, and garlic until onions are translucent. Return browned meat to pot, and add tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Then reduce to low heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. In the last 10 minutes add the raisins and the green olives, continue simmering.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Lay empanada dough on cutting board. Lightly brush the edges of each empanada with egg white wash. Spoon 1 tablespoons of meat mixture in the center of the disc. Fold disc to create a half moon shape, Crimp the edges with a fork. Place the finished empanadas on a lightly sprayed baking sheet.
Lightly spray the tops of the empanadas with olive oil spray. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until crisp and golden brown.
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Add remaining oil to pot, saute onions, green pepper, and garlic until onions are translucent. Return browned meat to pot, and add tomato sauce, cumin, oregano, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Then reduce to low heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring frequently. In the last 10 minutes add the raisins and the green olives, continue simmering.
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Lay empanada dough on cutting board. Lightly brush the edges of each empanada with egg white wash. Spoon 1 tablespoons of meat mixture in the center of the disc. Fold disc to create a half moon shape, Crimp the edges with a fork. Place the finished empanadas on a lightly sprayed baking sheet.
Lightly spray the tops of the empanadas with olive oil spray. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until crisp and golden brown.
This video is produced by Fitcoach2007. Check out thehungrycuban for more interesting food recipes and cooking videos.
