Turkey Empanadas
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
- 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning mix
- 1/2 cup packed grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 2 ounces)
- 3 7.5-ounce cans refrigerated biscuit dough (10 biscuits per can)
- 1 egg, beaten to blend
- Oil for deep frying
- Saute turkey in heavy large nonstick skillet over medium heat until cooked through and brown, breaking up meat with fork, about 5 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer turkey to small bowl.
- Add onion to drippings in skillet and saute until light brown, about 7 minutes.
- Return turkey and any juices to skillet.
- Add tomato sauce and Cajun seasoning; simmer until mixture is almost dry, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cool completely.
- Mix in cheese.
- (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
- Cover and chill.)
- On lightly floured surface, roll out 1 biscuit dough piece to 4-inch-diameter round.
- Place 1 tablespoon filling on round.
- Brush half of dough edge with beaten egg.
- Fold dough over filling to create half circle and seal edges by pressing with tines of fork.
- Set empanada on baking sheet and cover with damp cloth.
- Repeat with remaining biscuits and filling.
- Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch into heavy large skillet.
- Heat oil over medium-high heat to 350F.
- Fry empanadas in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
- Transfer to paper towels.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
ground turkey, onion, tomato sauce, cajun seasoning mix, cheese, biscuit dough, egg
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/turkey-empanadas-2065 (may not work)