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Cuban Beef Empanadas

Name: Cuban Beef Empanadas
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: Caribbean,
Ingredients: 2 tbsps olive oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 pound ground beef; 2 tbsps McCormick Gourmet™ Cuban Seasoning; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 2 tbsps slivered almonds; 2 tbsps chopped pitted green olives; 2 tbsps raisins; 2 packages (14 ounces each) refrigerated pie crusts 4 crusts

These Spanish-style turnovers are filled with a savory Cuban-spiced picadillo mixture of ground beef, onion, almonds and olives.

30m

PREP TIME

35m

COOK TIME

221

CALORIES

10

INGREDIENTS

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Ingredients 24 (1 empanada) Servings

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1/2 pound ground beef
2 tablespoons McCormick Gourmet™ Cuban Seasoning
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 tablespoons chopped pitted green olives
2 tablespoons raisins
2 packages (14 ounces each) refrigerated pie crusts, 4 crusts

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add beef; cook and stir until no longer pink. Stir in Seasoning and tomato sauce. Reduce heat to low; simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in almonds, olives and raisins
2 Prepare crusts as directed on package. On lightly floured surface, roll each crust into 12-inch circle. Using 4-inch round cutter, cut each into 6 circles for a total of 24 circles. Spoon 1 tablespoon of filling onto half of each circle. Moisten edge of each with water. Fold in half; press edge with a fork to seal. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Pierce top of each with fork to vent
3 Bake 25 minutes or until light golden brown. Serve warm or at room temperature