Spiced Beef Empanadas With Lime Sour Cream |
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Prep Time: 35 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Real Simple Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 375ยบ 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, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. 2. Using a 21/2-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. 3. Put the sour cream in a small bowl and sprinkle with the lime zest. Serve with the empanadas. |
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