Turkey and Sausage Empanadas Recipe

Turkey and Sausage Empanadas

Fácil - Easy seasonal recipe, perfect for a Thanksgiving starter

Ingredients:

•     24 store-bought empanadas discs or 2 package refrigerated pie crust
•     1 ½ pounds ground turkey
•     1 Linguica or Portuguese sausage
•     2 tbsp. olive oil
•     1 medium onion, finely diced
•     2 green onions
•     2 garlic cloves, minced
•     ½ cup dried cranberries
•     1 tbsp. parsley
•     1 tsp. cumin
•     1 tsp. red pepper flakes
•     1 tsp. salt
•     1 tsp. pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2. In a large heavy skillet, brown the meats and onions over medium-high heat. Once the meat is browned (about 5 minutes) add the salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, cumin, cloves, and dried cranberries, and simmer it for about 10 minutes. Remove it from the heat and let cool.
3. Unroll and cut each of the pie crusts into 6 round discs with a cookie cutter. Put a small scoop of the meat mixture in the middle. Fold it over and seal the edges with the tines of a fork to make a pocket. Bake the empanadas for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Allow the empanadas to cool for a few minutes before serving.