Ingredients

The following ingredients have 15 Servings
  • purchase 2 packages of ready-made empanada pastries OR --
  • 4 1/2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 sticks unsalted butter (cold)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2/3 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound ground turkey (not extra lean)
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 green bell pepper (chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tomato (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ancho or other chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 yellow onion (sliced)
  • 1/2 jalapeño (seeded)
  • 3 cloves garlic in skins
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • zest of 1 lime
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup cilantro

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