Turkey Empanadas with mushrooms and mole

Mexican Dinner
  • PREP TIME
    30 minutes
  • COOK TIME
    1 hours
  • SERVINGS
    4

These amazing empanadas were so tasty!

Ingredients

Equipment

Directions

Step 1

Saute bell pepper, leek, garlic and spices with 1 tbsp oil in skillet over medium-high heat (3 minutes). Add turkey and saute until brown.

Step 2

Stir in mushrooms, cook until liquid is absorbed (6 minutes). Off heat, add hominy, cilantro, and olives. Set aside.

Step 3

Mix flour, butter, and salt until crumbly. Add 1/3 cup water and egg, mix until dough forms a ball.

Step 4

Preheat oven to 400. Divide dough into 6 balls and roll each on a floured surface into a 7 inch disk. Put 1/2 cup filling in the center and fold in half.

Step 5

Seal with a fork and water. Transfer empanadas to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with water and sprinkle chopped pepitas, paprika and salt. Bake until golden (30 minutes)