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Sweet and Savory Empanadas (Latin American Meat Turnovers)

A home-style Sweet and Savory Empanadas (Latin American Meat Turnovers) made with Very Lean Ground Beef, Onion, Raisins, Pimento Stuffed Green Olives, and Salsa. Serves 8. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

Ingredients

• 1/2 lb
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1/2 cup
• 1 1/2 tsp
• 1 1/2 tsp
• 1/4 tsp
• 16
• 1

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.

2. 2

   Cook ground beef and onion over medium heat in a nonstick skillet for 10 minutes or until onion is very soft, breaking up beef with a wooden spoon.

3. 3

   Stir in raisins, olives, salsa and seasonings.

4. 4

   Unroll phyllo sheets and cover with a damp cloth.

5. 5

   Place 1 sheet on a cutting board.

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   Spray with cooking spray and top with another sheet.

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   Repeat to layer 4 sheets.

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   Cut into 6 equal pieces and brush edges with beaten egg.

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   Place a heaping tablespoon filling in the center of each and fold over to enclose filling, making triangular shapes.

10. 10

    Press tightly to seal edges, then cut away points to make semi-circle shapes.

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    Repeat with remaining phyllo sheets and filling.

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    Brush with beaten egg and place on baking sheet.

13. 13

    Bake for about 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

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    Serve slightly warm or at room temperature.

15. 15

    Preparation time: 30 minutes; cooking time: 25 minutes.

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    S(Formatted by Chupa Babi): "May 2011"

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    Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Chupa; 13 December 2011. www.fareshare.net