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Mini Picadillo Empanadas

Name: Mini Picadillo Empanadas
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 small bell pepper, diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb ground beef; 2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup green olives, sliced; 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count); 1 egg, whisked with 1 teaspoon water

Prep 10 min
Total 30 min
Ingredients 14
Servings 24

These mini empanadas made with pie crusts are stuffed with picadillo (seasoned ground beef) and baked until golden. They make for easy appetizers that are sure to delight your guests. I recommend that you cook the picadillo the day before, assemble the empanadas the day they'll be served, and bake them a few minutes before your guests arrive. Serve warm with salsa and enjoy!

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
1 small bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground beef
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup green olives, sliced
1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Pie Crusts (2 Count)
1 egg, whisked with 1 teaspoon water

Directions

1

In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil at medium-high heat. Sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and ground beef, breaking the ground beef into pieces and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 5-8 minutes.
2

Reduce heat and add the tomatoes, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, raisins and olives. Let it simmer for 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
3

Remove from heat and let cool completely.
4

Thaw the pie crusts according to the package instructions and roll out on a large cutting board. With a 2-inch cookie cutter or small glass, cut the empanada rounds.
5

Fill each empanada round with picadillo. Fold over and crimp the edges with a fork. Brush with the egg mix and bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown.
6

Serve warm.