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Spicy Beef Empanadas




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List of Ingredients




1 Tbs. Olive oil
1/2 lb. Lean ground beef
1/2 green pepper chopped
2 Tbsp chopped garlic
1/3 cup chopped raisins
1/4 cup chopped pimento stuffed olives
1 - 1/2 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 - 3/4 tsp ground allspice
1/3 cup fresh chopped cilantro
1 tsp. Ground cumin
1/4 cup packed grated Monterey Jack cheese (about 40z.)
2 12oz. Pkgs. buttermilk refrigerator biscuits
2 egg yolks, beaten to blend (glaze)

Recipe



1. Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
2. Add beef, bell pepper and garlic.
3. Cook until beef loses it's pink color and vegetables begin to soften, breaking up beef with fork, about 6 minutes.
4. Add raisins and next 6 ingredients and cook until mixture is thick, about 5 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper. Mix cheese and cilantro into filling. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and Chill).
6. Preheat oven to 375 F.
7. Roll out biscuit on lightly floured surface to 4 inch circle.
8. Brush half of dough edge with glaze. Place 1 rounded tablespoon filling on dough.
9. Fold dough over to create half circle; press edges to seal.
10. using fork tines, crimp edges decoratively.
11. Place empanada on heavy large baking sheet.
12. Brush with glaze.
13. repeat with remaining biscuit, filling and glaze.
14. Bake until golden brown, about 12 minutes.