Best 6 Turkey Empanadas Recipes

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Turkey empanadas are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They are made with a flaky pastry shell filled with a savory mixture of turkey, vegetables, and spices. Turkey empanadas are a great way to use up leftover turkey from Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner, but they can also be made with ground turkey. They are also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins. With so many different variations, there's sure to be a turkey empanada recipe that everyone will love.

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TURKEY AND BLACK BEAN EMPANADAS



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Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 27m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Reserved roasted turkey (about 2 to 3 cups shredded)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
1/2 cup prepared salsa
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crusts
1 egg, beaten with water, if desired, for egg wash

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine turkey, black beans, both cheeses, salsa, cilantro, and cumin. Mix well to combine.
  • Unroll pie crusts onto a flat surface. Using 4-inch cutter, cut out 6 circles. Divide turkey mixture into equal portions and place each portion (in mounds) on top of the pie crusts. Fold over and pinch the edges together to seal. Using a fork, make hash marks on the edges of the empanadas to ensure they are sealed. Transfer empanadas to a large baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, make small slits in the top of each empanada to allow steam to escape during cooking. Brush with egg wash and place into preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes, until crust is golden brown.

TURKEY EMPANADAS



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Provided by Maria Helm Sinskey

Categories     Egg     Potato     turkey     Appetizer     Bake     Thanksgiving     Kid-Friendly     Dinner     Lunch     Family Reunion     Phyllo/Puff Pastry Dough     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups diced cooked turkey (white and dark meat)
1/2 cup chilled gravy
1 1/2 17.3-ounce packages frozen puff pastry (3 sheets), thawed
1 cup mashed potatoes, divided
1 cup stuffing, divided
1 egg white, beaten to blend with 1 teaspoon cold water (for glaze)
Cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Mix turkey with chilled gravy in small bowl. Roll out 3 pastry sheets to 12-inch long rectangles on floured work surface. Cut out 2 six-inch rounds from each pastry sheet, using small plate as guide (6 rounds total). Place each round on one 8- to 9-inch parchment square.
  • Spoon 2 1/2 tablespoons mashed potatoes onto half of each pastry round; press lightly to flatten, leaving 1/2-inch border. Top with 2 to 3 tablespoons stuffing, then about 1/3 cup turkey mixture.
  • Brush glaze around filling on 1 pastry half. Fold plain pastry half over filling, stretching dough to cover. Seal edges with fork tines. Repeat to form 5 more empanadas. Transfer empanadas (still on parchment squares) to 2 rimmed baking sheets (3 on each sheet), spacing 2 inches apart. Chill empanadas 20 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 425°F. Press edges of empanadas again with fork tines. Brush empanadas with egg-white glaze and cut small slits in top to allow steam to escape. Bake empanadas 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350°F and bake empanadas until puffed and golden, 25 to 35 minutes longer. Serve empanadas, passing cranberry sauce alongside

TURKEY EMPANADAS GRANDE



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This recipe makes two large empanadas. Be careful when placing the meat on the pie crust, it tends to make the dough soggy and tears easy.

Provided by Mrs. Cavanar

Categories     Savory Pies

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 pies, cut into 3rds, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb ground turkey
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
garlic salt, to taste
1 (15 ounce) package refrigerated pie crusts
1 egg white, beaten

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, saute turkey, garlic, onion, and green pepper until turkey is no longer pink in center. Stir in parsley, cilantro, cumin, oregano, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Stirring occasionally, cook over medium heat about 15 minutes or until most the liquid is reduced.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Spray cookie sheet with non-stick oil. Unfold one pie crust on one side of cookie sheet. Carefully spread one half of meat mixture to within 1-inch of one-half pie crust. Brush 1 inch of pie crust with egg white. Encase meat by folding other half of pie crust over meat mixture. Using a fork, press edges of crust together and pierce top of crust to make holes to allow steam to escape.
  • Repeat steps with remaining ingredients and pie crust on other side of cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F. 20 to 25 minutes. To serve, cut each empanada into 3 wedges.

TURKEY AND BLACK BEAN EMPANADAS RECIPE



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Provided by oldbklady

Number Of Ingredients 9

Leftover roasted turkey or chicken (about 2 to 3 cups shredded)
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack or Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
1/2 cup prepared salsa
2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (9-inch) refrigerated pie crusts
1 egg, beaten with water, if desired, for egg wash

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine turkey, black beans, both cheeses, salsa, cilantro, and cumin. Mix well to combine. Unroll pie crusts onto a flat surface. Using 4-inch cutter, cut out 6 circles. Divide turkey mixture into equal portions and place each portion (in mounds) on top of the pie crusts. Fold over and pinch the edges together to seal. Using a fork, make hash marks on the edges of the empanadas to ensure they are sealed. Transfer empanadas to a large baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, make small slits in the top of each empanada to allow steam to escape during cooking. Brush with egg wash and place into preheated oven. Bake for 15 minutes, until crust is golden brown

ARGENTINIAN STYLE BEEF (OR TURKEY) EMPANADAS



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Categories     Egg     turkey     Bake     Dinner

Yield 24 Empanadas

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the filling:
2 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 tsp. Paprika
1 tsp. Cumin
1/8 tsp.Crushed Red Pepper
1 lb. ground beef (or Turkey)
GOYA® Adobo All-Purpose Seasoning with Pepper, to taste
2 hardboiled eggs, peeled and chopped (optional)
¼ cup raisins, soaked in hot water and drained (optional)
12 Manzanilla Olives Stuffed with Minced Pimientos, chopped (about ¼ cup)
For the dough:
2 pkgs. (12 oz. each) frozen GOYA® Puff Pastry Dough for Turnovers, thawed
1 egg, lightly beaten with 2 tsp. water

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions; cook until soft and translucent, about 7 minutes. Add garlic, paprika, cumin and crushed red pepper; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds more. 2. Add ground beef to onion mixture. Cook, stirring and breaking up meat with wooden spoon, until cooked through, about 8 minutes. Season meat mixture with adobo. Gently mix in chopped eggs, raisins and chopped olives. Set beef mixture aside to cool. 3. Heat oven to 375˚F. Place dough round on work surface. Using heaping tablespoon measure, spoon meat mixture onto center of dough round. Using pastry brush, paint edges of dough with egg wash. Fold dough into half-moon shape; gently press down edges and twist down to seal. Repeat with remaining ingredients. 4. Divide empanadas among baking sheets, leaving 1½" space between each empanada. Brush tops of empanadas with remaining egg wash. Cook until pastries puff, turn golden brown and filling is hot, about 20 minutes.

TURKEY & POTATOES EMPANADAS WITH SALSA VERDE



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These empanadas are an unusual and tasty game day appetizer. Onion, cumin, and fennel mixed with the turkey add so much flavor to the stuffing. We really loved dipping these into the salsa verde. The salsa verde adds a bit of tanginess to the empanadas. So yummy!

Provided by Josee Lanzi

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb ground turkey
1/3 c onion chopped
1 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp fennel seeds
2 potatoes peeled, boiled & cubed
1 box prepared pie crust
1 egg
1 c salsa verde
1 c sour cream

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven at 400 degrees. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper set aside.
  • 2. On stovetop on medium-high heat in a small non-stick pan sprayed with cooking spray add ground turkey, onion, cumin, and fennel seeds. With a spatula break up meat while cooking and cook until meat is no longer pink. Let cool completely.
  • 3. In a mixing bowl mix the ground chicken with the chopped potatoes. Mix until well incorporated.
  • 4. Unroll pie crust and cut each into 4 pieces.
  • 5. Place 1/3 cup of turkey and potatoes mixture in the middle of each crust piece. Fold crust over filling and pinch the edge to secure filing with a sharp knife make small cuts on top of each empanada to let steam escape. Place on cookie sheet.
  • 6. Beat egg and brush each empanada with egg wash. Bake in oven 35 minutes.
  • 7. Let empanadas rest 5 minutes before serving with salsa verde and sour cream.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of spices to flavor the filling, such as cumin, chili powder, and paprika.
  • Cook the filling until it is cooked through before assembling the empanadas.
  • Use a wonton wrapper or puff pastry dough to make the empanada dough.
  • Seal the empanadas well to prevent the filling from leaking out.
  • Bake or fry the empanadas until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the empanadas with a dipping sauce, such as salsa or guacamole.

Conclusion:

Turkey empanadas are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are perfect for parties or potlucks, and they can also be made ahead of time and frozen. With a variety of fillings and flavors to choose from, there is sure to be a turkey empanada recipe that everyone will enjoy.

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