BEEF EMPANADAS WITH SOUR CREAM SAUCE

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Quick and easy -- a great appetizer for your next gathering.

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, minced
1/2 lb ground beef
1/3 c golden raisins
2 Tbsp ketchup
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
salt and pepper
2 refrigerated rolled piecrusts
1 large egg
1/2 c sour cream
1/2 tsp lime zest

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft.
  • 2. Add the beef to the skillet and cook until crumbly and no longer pink. Stir in raisins, ketchup, cinnamon, 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Remove from heat.
  • 3. Using a 2 1/2 inch round cookie cutter, but out 24 circles from the pie crusts. Divide the beef mixture among the dough circles and brush the edges with water.
  • 4. Fold dough circles in half and press edges with a fork to seal them. Place empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush dough with egg.
  • 5. Bake until golden brown - approx. 20-25 minutes. While baking, mix sour cream with lime zest. Serve as a dipping sauce on the side.

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