Turkey empanadas recipe

Recipe for turkey empanadas in our easy tex mex recipes collection.

Recipe ingredients

• 1 cup cooked turkey, cubed
• 1 1/3 cups cheddar cheese, grated
• 4 ounces canned green chiles, drained
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/4 cup corn meal
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1 teaspoon milk
• 4 teaspoons corn meal, for topping

How to make turkey empanadas

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Mix together the turkey, cheese and chilies. Set aside.
• In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal and salt.
• Cut in the butter until particles are the size of small peas.
• Sprinkle with water and mix with pastry blender or fork until pastry can be formed into a ball.
• Add a little more water, if necessary.
• Divide dough into two equal portions.
• Turn one portion onto a floured board and roll into an 11 inch square.
• Place on a lightly oiled cookie sheet.
• Spread half the turkey mixture over half of the pastry square, coming to within 1 1/2 inches of the edge.
• Fold other half of pastry over it and crimp edges to seal.
• Repeat this procedure with other portion of dough and remainder of turkey mixture.
• Brush turnovers with milk. Sprinkle remaining corn meal on top.
• Bake at 400 degrees F for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
• Allow to cool slightly. Slice into wedges to serve.

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