SPICED BEEF EMPANADAS WITH LIME SOUR CREAM

Spiced Beef Empanadas With Lime Sour Cream image

Provided by shmeks02

Time 1h

Yield 24 empanadas, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 lb ground beef (80 to 85 percent lean)
1/3 cup golden raisin
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
kosher salt and black pepper
2 store-bought refrigerated rolled pie crusts
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon lime zest

Steps:

Heat oven to 375º F. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until no longer pink, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the raisins, ketchup, cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
Using a 2½-inch round cookie cutter, cut out circles from the piecrusts. Divide the beef mixture among the circles, brush the edges with water, fold in half, and press with a fork to seal. Transfer to a baking sheet and brush with the egg. Bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
Put the sour cream in a small bowl and sprinkle with the lime zest. Serve with the empanadas.