8 large biscuits (large refrigerated ones work well)
1/2 pound ground meat (can use beef, chicken, or turkey)
1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/2 cup tomato sauce
1/2 cup whole kernel corn
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1 tablespoon sugar
1 egg, lightly beaten
Recipe
Preheat oven to 375�F.
Brown ground meat with onion and salt, if using. Drain off fat.
Add next four ingredients to meat, stirring well to incorporate ingredients.
Pat out biscuits to 1/4 to 1/2-inch thickness and put a large spoonful of meat mixture on each biscuit. Brush biscuit edges with egg and fold biscuit in half like you would a turnover. Crimp the edges to seal with a fork.
Place empanadas on cookie sheet and bake 15 minutes.
Source: Cuban chef Omir Almoguera
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