BEEF EMPANADAS WITH SOUR CREAM SAUCE

Beef Empanadas with Sour Cream Sauce image

Provided by Daily Inspiration S

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.