MOROCCAN EMPANADAS

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My family goes for Moroccan flavors, so I make empanada pastries using beef and apricot preserves. It's a flaky hand pie with a spicy dipping sauce. -Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 pound ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup apricot preserves
1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
3/4 teaspoon Moroccan seasoning (ras el hanout) or 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin plus 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander and dash cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 sheets refrigerated pie crust
1 large egg yolk, beaten
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
SAUCE:
1/2 cup apricot preserves
1/2 cup chili sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until beef is no longer pink, breaking up beef into crumbles, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in cream cheese, preserves, carrot and seasonings. Cool slightly., On a lightly floured work surface, unroll sheets of pie crust. Cut 40 circles with a floured 3-in. cookie cutter, rerolling crust as necessary. Place half of the circles 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Top each with 1 rounded tablespoon beef mixture. Top with remaining crust circles; press edges with a fork to seal., Brush tops with egg yolk; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cut slits in tops. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Remove from pan to a wire rack., Meanwhile, in a microwave, warm sauce ingredients, stirring to combine. Serve with empanadas. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked empanadas on waxed paper-lined baking sheets until firm. Transfer to a freezer container; return to freezer. To use, bake empanadas as directed, increasing time as necessary. Prepare sauce as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 215 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 256mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Agha Sayeed
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These empanadas are the worst thing I've ever eaten. I would not feed them to my dog.


Usman Khangame
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I would not recommend these empanadas. They're not worth the time or money.


Mala Xra
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I was disappointed with these empanadas. The filling was bland and the pastry was dry.


Fermin A, Miera
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I'm not sure what all the hype is about these empanadas. They're good, but they're not amazing.


nahima sanny
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These empanadas are a bit pricey, but they're worth it. They're made with high-quality ingredients and they taste amazing.


alexutio
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I made these empanadas for my family and they loved them. They're a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


L.S V.B
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These empanadas are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make ahead of time and they always disappear quickly.


Biokoro Godswill
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I'm not a big fan of Moroccan food, but I really enjoyed these empanadas. They're a great way to try something new.


Ch Rizwan
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These empanadas are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.


Rony Mondal
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I've made these empanadas several times now and they're always a hit. They're so flavorful and the pastry is always perfect.


Mahdi Hoseyni
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These empanadas are a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef. They're also perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Aminu Yau muhammad
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Overall, I thought these empanadas were very good. I would definitely make them again.


Saheb Khan
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I had some trouble getting the pastry to seal properly, but the empanadas still tasted good.


Miss Oishe
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These empanadas were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Manik Sah
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I used a different type of pastry for the empanadas and they still turned out great. This recipe is very versatile.


Mary Short
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I added some extra spices to the filling to give them a little more kick. They were delicious!


Elias Gebru
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The recipe was easy to follow and the empanadas turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Richard McJunkins
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I made these empanadas for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Cameron Griffin
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These empanadas are a delicious and easy way to enjoy Moroccan flavors. The filling is flavorful and the pastry is flaky and golden brown.