Best 10 Beef Turnovers Recipes

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Beef turnovers are a delectable and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. With a crispy, golden-brown pastry exterior and a savory, juicy beef filling, these turnovers are sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. They are perfect for potlucks, parties, or simply a quick and easy weeknight meal. In this article, we will explore various beef turnover recipes, providing you with a range of options to suit your taste and dietary preferences. From classic recipes that have been passed down through generations to innovative takes on this timeless dish, we have got you covered. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with the ultimate beef turnover experience!

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EMPANADAS (BEEF TURNOVERS)



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The perfect pastry for all meals! Empanadas, or beef turnovers, are discs of pastry packed with meat. Some turnover recipes call for all manner of fillings, but this GOYA® Empanada recipe features a delicious tomato, onion, garlic and beef mixture. You can enjoy empanadas as an appetizer, a main dish, or even after your main course. Use GOYA® Discos, or frozen pastry rounds, for a flaky beef turnover that will make your mouth water.

Provided by Goya

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Goya®

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon Goya Extra Virgin Olive Oil
½ pound ground beef
½ medium yellow onion, finely chopped
¼ cup Goya Tomato Sauce
6 Goya Spanish Olives Stuffed with Minced Pimientos, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons Goya Sofrito
1 packet Sazon Goya with Coriander and Annatto
1 teaspoon Goya Minced Garlic
½ teaspoon Goya Dried Oregano
Goya Ground Black Pepper, to taste
1 (14 ounce) package Goya Discos (yellow or white), thawed
Goya Corn Oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes. Add onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes more. Stir in tomato sauce, olives, Sofrito, Sazon, garlic, oregano and black pepper. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer until mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.
  • On a lightly floured work surface, using a rolling pin, roll out discos until 1/2-inch larger in diameter. Spoon about 1 tbsp. meat mixture into middle, fold in half to form a half moon; moisten edges with water and pinch to seal closed, or seal with a fork.
  • Fill a deep saucepan with oil to a depth of 2 1/2-inches. Heat oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking (350 degrees F on deep-fry thermometer). Cook Empanadas in batches until crisp and golden brown, flipping once, 4 - 6 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

GROUND BEEF TURNOVERS



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Meet the Cook: Traditional meat pies aren't among my husband's favorites. He likes these so much, however, that he even eats them cold! I've found they're a great lunch for a haying crew as well. Brian and I have a son, 11 months. -Wendy Tomlinson, Echo Bay, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 15 turnovers.

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1-3/4 cups shortening
1/2 cup ice water
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon white vinegar
FILLING:
2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 cup diced carrots
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 to 2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Half-and-half cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine the water, egg and vinegar. Add to shortening mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing lightly with a fork until mixture forms a ball. Cover and chill for 30 minutes., Meanwhile, combine the first six filling ingredients. Divide pastry into 15 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion into a 6-1/2-in. circle. , Mound a heaping 1/3 cup filling on half of circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling. , Cut three slits in the top of each turnover; brush with cream. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender and crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 449 calories, Fat 27g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 520mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

BEEF AND CABBAGE TURNOVERS



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This is a good recipe. i love cabbage and beef so i founded a recipe in a cookbook that i was looking through this morning and found this and tried it and it is so good. the cookbook is the good food cookbook.

Provided by Gods Child

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h30m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
4 cups grated cabbage (use medium grater)
3/4 grated raw carrot (use medium grater)
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon mace
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons water
pastry for double-crust pie
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Heat butter in large sauce pan. add onion and cook gently until tender, about 5 mionutes. add meat and cook and stir until all redness disappears. add cabbage, carrot, salt, pepper, mace, worcestershire sauce and water. cover and simmer 15 minutes. uncover and continue cooking until all excess liquid cooks away. meat should be moist but not wet. cool.
  • heat oven to 425 f
  • roll pastry very thin into oblongs or squares (roll 1/2 at a time) and cut into 6-ince (15-cm) squares. you should be able to make 18 squares so be sure to roll very thin.
  • lay the pastry squares out on the counter and top each one with 1/4 cup (60 ml) of the meat mixture. moisten 2 adjacent edges of the square with water and fold pastry over to form a triangle, pressing together along edges wtih the tines of a fork. put on large cookie sheets. beat egg yolk and water together an dbrush over tops of turnover (not on edges).
  • bake 25 to 30 minutes or until very well browned. serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 40.1, Sodium 303, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1, Protein 8

EMPANADAS (BEEF TURNOVERS)



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I adore empanadas. Empanadas are a ubiquitous snack in Argentina. Rosa Angelita Castro de Flores learned to make these from her mother, Sara Julia Castro, who came from the northern province of Catamarca. She shared this recipe with Saveur Magazine. Time does not include chill time. You can save time and use pastry sheets if you need to. Also, I do not particularly like raisins so I omit them.

Provided by NcMysteryShopper

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 12 Empanadas

Number Of Ingredients 19

3/4 cup lard or 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
2 3/4 cups flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 pinch paprika
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 small yellow onion, peeled and minced
1/2 small red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and finely diced
1/2 chicken bouillon cube
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 lb boneless beef shoulder, finely diced
salt
1 small russet potato, peeled, finely diced, and boiled
1/3 cup raisins (optional)
8 green Spanish olives, pitted and chopped
3 scallions, trimmed and chopped
1 hard-boiled egg, peeled and chopped

Steps:

  • For the dough: Heat 1 cup water and lard together in a medium saucepan over medium heat until the liquid is warm and the lard has melted. Meanwhile, mix together flour and salt in a large mixing bowl. Make a well in the center of the flour. Put paprika in well, then add a little of the warm liquid and stir with your fingertips to make a wet paste. Pour in remaining liquid while using your hand to work the flour into the liquid. Continue to work dry ingredients into wet ingredients with your hands to form a wet, oily dough. Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate until dough is chilled, about 2 hours.
  • For the filling: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, bell peppers, bouillon cube, paprika, red pepper flakes, white pepper, and cumin, and cook until onions are soft, about 7 minutes. Add beef, season to taste with salt, and cook, stirring, until meat is browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer filling to a large bowl and set aside to cool. Once filling has cooled, add potatoes, raisins, olives, scallions, and egg. Adjust seasonings. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 400°. Tear off pieces of dough and, with your hands, roll into about 12 golf-size balls. Using a rolling pin, roll out dough balls on a lightly floured surface into 5'' circles. To assemble empanadas, place about 3 tablespoons of filling in the center of each dough circle. Fold over and press the edges firmly to seal, starting from the middle and working out to the edges. Curve the ends of the empanada to form a crescent. To make the ''rope'' around edge, pinch 1/2'' of one corner edge between your thumb and index finger and fold edge over onto itself. Pinch and pull another 1/2'' of the edge and fold again, making a rough triangle over the first fold. Repeat this folding around edge, pressing each fold tight. Place empanadas on a cookie sheet and bake until golden brown, 15-20 minutes.

EMPANADAS - BEEF TURNOVERS



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Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tbsp. GOYA® Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 lb. ground beef
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/4 cup GOYA® Tomato Sauce
6 GOYA® Spanish Olives Stuffed with Minced Pimientos, thinly sliced
2 tbsp. GOYA® Sofrito
1 packet Sazon GOYA® with Coriander and Annatto
1 tsp. GOYA® Minced Garlic or 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/2 tsp. GOYA® Dried Oregano
GOYA® Ground Black Pepper, to taste
1 package (14 oz.) GOYA® Discos (Yellow or White), thawed
GOYA® Corn Oil, for frying

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes. Add onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes more. Stir in tomato sauce, olives, Sofrito, Sazón, garlic, oregano and black pepper. Lower heat to medium-low and simmer until mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.
  • 2. On a lightly floured work surface, using a rolling pin, roll out discos until 1/2" larger in diameter. Spoon about 1 tbsp. meat mixture into middle, fold in half to form a half moon; moisten edges with water and pinch to seal closed, or seal with a fork.
  • 3. Fill a deep saucepan with oil to a depth of 2 1/2". Heat oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking (350°F on deep-fry thermometer). Cook Empanadas in batches until crisp and golden brown, flipping once, 4 to 6 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.

TANGY BEEF TURNOVERS



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My mom's recipe for these flavorful pockets called for dough made from scratch, but I streamlined it by using crescent rolls. My children love them plain or dipped in ketchup. -Claudia Bodeker, Ash Flat, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jar (16 ounces) sauerkraut, rinsed, drained and chopped
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
3 tubes (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Add sauerkraut and cheese. , Unroll crescent roll dough and separate into rectangles. Place on greased baking sheets; pinch seams to seal. Place 1/2 cup beef mixture in the center of each rectangle. Bring corners to the center and pinch to seal. Bake at 375° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 634 calories, Fat 35g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

EMPANADAS (BEEF TURNOVERS)



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When my husband and I went to Puerto Rico on vacation 3 years ago, we loved the food. In particular, we loved empanadas. Since then, I have been looking for a recipe to make them at home. This recipe came from Goya, and it is perfect! Easy and delicious, and it takes us back to Puerto Rico every time I make them. Photos are my...

Provided by Carol Perricone

Categories     Beef

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
1/2 lb ground beef
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
1/4 c tomato sauce
6 spanish olives stuffed with pimientos, thinly sliced
2 Tbsp goya sofrito
1 pkg sazon goya with coriander and annatto
1 tsp minced garlic
1/2 tsp dried oregano
ground black pepper to taste
1 14 ounce pkg goya discos, thawed
egg wash (beat a raw egg and brush over empanada)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes.
  • 2. Add onions, and cook 5 minutes more. Stir in tomato sauce, olives, Sofrito, Sazon, garlic, oregano, and black pepper. Lower heat to medium-low, and simmer until mixture thickens, about 15 minutes.
  • 3. On a lightly floured work surface, using a rolling pin, roll out discos until 1/2-inch larger in diameter. Spoon about 1 tbsp. meat mixture into middle, moisten edges with water, fold in half to form a half moon, and seal closed with a fork.
  • 4. Place empanadas on a non-stick cookie sheet, brush with egg wash, and bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes. (the empanadas can also be deep fried in oil for 4-6 minutes, flipping once, until crisp and golden brown, drained on paper towels before serving.)

BEEF TURNOVERS



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My husband and I developed this recipe for the restaurant we own and operate. We make a limited number each day and never have a problem selling out.-Judie Sadighi, Twain Harte, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 pounds ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 can (4 ounces) mushroom stems and pieces, drained
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
DOUGH:
4 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups milk
Spaghetti sauce, warmed
Shredded mozzarella cheese and additional Parmesan cheese, optional

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add salt and pepper; remove and set aside. In the same skillet, saute mushrooms, onions and parsley in butter until tender. Add tomatoes; simmer for 5 minutes. Add the olives, Parmesan cheese and beef; mix well. Cool. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk. Turn onto a floured surface; knead 10 times. Divide dough into eight portions. Roll each into an 8-in. circle. Place on greased baking sheets. Mound about 1/2 cup filling on half of each circle. Fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. Bake at 375&$deg; for 30 minutes or until golden brown. Top with spaghetti sauce and cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts :

SAMBOSA GHOUSTI (TURNOVERS WITH GROUND BEEF AND CHICKPEAS)



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Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     project, appetizer, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 12 whole turnovers or 24 halves

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 pound ground beef
1/3 cup water
1 cup canned or freshly cooked drained chickpeas
Salt to taste if desired
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon ground coriander
12 prepared raw won ton skins, available in Chinese markets and specialty shops
Oil for deep frying

Steps:

  • Heat the 2 tablespoons of oil in a saucepan and add onion. Cook, stirring, until golden brown. Add meat and cook, breaking up lumps with edge of a heavy metal spoon.
  • When meat loses raw look, add the water, stirring. Cook, stirring, until most of liquid evaporates.
  • Spoon meat mixture into a sieve and press to drain off oil.
  • Put chickpeas in container of a food processor or electric blender and grind as fine as possible. Put ground chickpeas in a mixing bowl and add the meat mixture, salt, pepper, garlic powder and coriander. Blend thoroughly.
  • Lay out won ton skins, a few at a time, on flat surface. Rub outer rims with water. Spoon equal portions of meat mixture into center of each. Fold over rims to make triangles, pressing with fingers to seal.
  • Heat oil for deep frying to about 365 degrees. Add turnovers, a few at a time, and cook until golden brown, turning as necessary, about 1 minute. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 107, UnsaturatedFat 2 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 97 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

BEEF AND CHEESE TURNOVERS



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Make and share this Beef and Cheese Turnovers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 20 turnovers

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb ground beef
6 green onions, finely chopped
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can sloppy joe sandwich sauce
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
2 (12 ounce) packages refrigerated biscuits (10 per package)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400*.
  • In large skillet cook beef, green onions, bell pepper, and black pepper over medium heat until meat is brown. Drain fat.
  • Stir in sloppy joe sauce.
  • Simmer, uncovered for 7 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; cool slightly.
  • Stir in shredded cheese.
  • For each turnover; roll a biscuit to 5-inch diameter.
  • Spoon 2 tablespoons of the meat mixture onto each biscuit.
  • Fold biscuit in half and pinch edges to seal.
  • Place turnovers on baking sheet.
  • Bake about 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool slightly.
  • Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215.5, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 27.3, Sodium 494.9, Carbohydrate 16.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.1, Protein 9.4

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the taste of your beef turnovers. Use fresh, flavorful beef and vegetables, and be sure to use a good quality puff pastry.
  • Season your beef well: Don't be afraid to season your beef generously. A good combination of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder will help to bring out the flavor of the beef.
  • Don't overfill your turnovers: Overfilling your turnovers will make them difficult to seal and will also make them more likely to burst open during baking.
  • Brush your turnovers with egg wash before baking: Egg wash will help to give your turnovers a golden brown color and a shiny finish.
  • Bake your turnovers until they are golden brown: The baking time will vary depending on the size of your turnovers, but they should be baked until they are golden brown and the pastry is cooked through.

Conclusion:

Beef turnovers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover beef. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make delicious beef turnovers at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give beef turnovers a try!

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