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Savory Ground Turkey and Cheese Empanadas

These empanadas are a delicious twist on the traditional recipe, filled with savory ground turkey and cheese, perfect for any meal or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Latin, Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Other Ingredients
  • 1 package of empanada dough discs
  • Oil for frying

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground turkey until browned.
  2. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, then remove from heat.
  4. Mix in the shredded cheese until melted.
Assembly and Cooking
  1. Take an empanada dough disc and place a spoonful of the turkey mixture in the center.
  2. Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges with a fork.
  3. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry each empanada until golden brown on both sides.
  4. Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

Notes

Serve the empanadas warm with dipping sauce like salsa, guacamole, or sour cream. To store, cool completely and keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage.