Recipe - Granada Turkey Empanada
Categories: Poultry, Mexican, Granada Turkey Empanada
1 pound Ground turkey
1 Clove garlic, minced
1 cup Onion, chopped
One half Green bell pepper, chopped
2 cup Fresh tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon Dried parsley
1 teaspoon Dried cilantro
1 teaspoon Cumin
One half teaspoon Oregano
One half teaspoon Red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon Black pepper
1 15 ounce pkg refrigerated pie
crusts
1 Egg white, beaten
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Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large skillet, over
medium heat, saute turkey, garlic, onion and green
bell pepper until turkey is no longer pink in color,
onions are transparent and green bell peppers are
tendercrisp. Stir in tomatoes, parsley, cilantro,
cumin, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Stirring,
occasionally, cook over medium heat about 15 minutes
or until liquid is reduced. Spray cookie sheet with
non stick vegetable oil. Unfold, one pie crust in the
center of the cookie sheet. Carefully, spread one half
the meat mixture to within 1" of one ha; f of pie
crust. Brush exposed 1" 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. Pierce top of crust to make vent holes,
allowing steam to escape. Repeat steps with remaining
ingredients and pie crust. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes
or until pastry is golden brown. To serve, cut each
empanada into 4 wedges. Serves 8.
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Granada Turkey Empanada recipe makes 6 Servings









