Pork Picadillo Empanadas
How to Make It
Step 1
Brown pork in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 8 to 10 minutes or until meat crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Add jalapeño pepper and next 4 ingredients; cook, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes. Stir in raisins, 1/2 cup salsa, and lime juice. Remove from heat, and stir in almonds and sour cream. Cool.
Step 2
Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Separate each biscuit in half to make 16 rounds. Roll each round on a lightly floured surface to a 4-inch circle.
Step 3
Spoon pork mixture evenly in center of each dough circle. Fold dough over filling, pressing edges with a fork to seal. Cover with plastic wrap, and chill up to 8 hours.
Step 4
Place empanadas on lightly greased baking sheets. Brush evenly with egg.
Step 5
Bake at 350° for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden. Cool 5 minutes on baking sheets. Serve with remaining 1 1/2 cups chipotle salsa.
Step 6
NOTE: For testing purposes only, we used Pillsbury Grands buttermilk biscuits.
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Steph6's Review
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smartyounglady's Review
Holy crap these are good! My husband is going to die when he gets home and bites into these! I too used about a pound of ground pork and ended up with just 2 spoonfuls left. Otherwise, I made them exactly as the recipe directed. Easy too! Will definitely make for game days, guests, and just because! YUM!
NancyCt's Review
I made these with beef instead and the filling was delicious! I used empanada wrappers (by Goya--in freezer at grocery store) instead of biscuit dough --it was crispier-I tested the biscuit version 1st. Brushed the baking sheet and the dough with olive oil--baked at 400 degrees about 25 minutes. My company loved them and I'll make them again!
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