Saturday, January 25, 2014

Spiced Beef Empanadas with Lime Sour Cream

I was lured in by the idea of lime.
My little one even helped out!

Golden Raisins might seem a bit odd, but they gave great flavor.




  • 1 TBS Olive Oil 
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1/2 pound ground beef (80-85% lean)
  • 1/3 cup golden raisins
  • 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

  • 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, 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. Makes approximately 24.

I saw this recipe on Real Simple

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