Leftover Turkey Empanadas

Ingredients

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Pastry:

2 1/4 cup all-purpose flour1 tsp salt1/3 cup butter, cold and cubed1 egg1/2 cup milk

Filling:

3 cups leftover Butterball Turkey, diced3 Tbsp olive oil1 onion, diced3 cloves garlic, finely minced1 yellow flesh potato, diced1 bell pepper, diced1/2 cup chorizo, diced1 tsp paprika1 tsp oreganoSalt and pepper, to taste3/4 cup green olives, sliced1 1/2 cups passata

Directions

  1. Combine flour, salt and butter in a food processor and pulse. 

  2. Add egg and milk and pulse to combine (add a bit of ice water as needed to bring it together). Wrap dough in plastic wrap and let it chill in the fridge for an hour. 
  3. Heat oil over medium low in a pot. Add onion, garlic, potato, pepper, chorizo, paprika and oregano. Season with salt and pepper (to taste) and cook on medium for 6-7 minutes. 
  4. Add turkey, olives, passata and half a cup of water. Bring to a simmer and cook for another 5-6 minutes.  Remove from heat and allow to cool completely. 
  5. After dough has rested, roll out until it's thin. Cut into 8 circles (about 6" in circumference). 
  6. Place cooled filling in the center and fold dough to form a stuffed semi-circle, sealing the edges with egg wash (made by mixing a beaten egg with water or milk).  
  7. Fold the edges over themselves to form a pattern, or simply crimp with a fork.  Brush tops with egg wash then transfer to a lined baking sheet. 
  8. Bake at 425°F/218°C for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.  Enjoy!

  9. Credit : By Shahir Massoud

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