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Turkey Empanada Filling

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Make your next batch of empanadas unique by using this unusual turkey filling.

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups turkey, shredded or diced
  • 2 onions sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 cup raisins, soaked in warm water
  • 1/4 teaspoon chile powder
  • juice of 1 orange
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1 teaspoon oil

Preparation:

Heat oil over medium heat and add in onions and sugar. Cook until onions caramelize and turn brown. Add in turkey, raisins, salt, chile powder, orange juice and orange zest. Continue to cook over medium heat until mixture is thickened. Use as a filling for empanadas.

User Reviews

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Great Recipe!, Member antmanmax

I substituted chicken with turkey because it's what I had at the time, and they came out great! The orange makes the recipe. I plan on trying it again with turkey tonight.

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