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Empanadas

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Sunday_Dinner@yahoogroups.com

1/4 cup raisins
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 16-oz. jar ORTEGA® Salsa - Thick & Chunky (Medium), divided
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese
1 lb frozen bread dough, thawed
1 egg, lightly beaten

PREHEAT oven to 375ºF.
COMBINE raisins and vinegar in small bowl; soak for 15 to 20 minutes
or until raisins are plump.
COOK beef, onion and garlic in large skillet until beef is browned;
drain. Add ½ cup salsa, almonds, raisins, sugar, cinnamon and salt.
Bring to a boil. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until flavors are blended.
DIVIDE dough into 6 pieces; roll into balls. On well-floured board,
roll each ball into a 6-inch circle. Place ½ cup meat filling on
bottom half of circle; sprinkle with cheese. Fold top half of dough
over filling; crimp edges with tines of fork. Pierce top with fork.
Place on greased cookie sheet; brush with egg.
BAKE for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Serve with remaining salsa.

6 servings