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 375ºF.
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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