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Corned Beef Empanadas

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12 Empanadas

Ingredients:

For the filling

2 cup rough chopped corned beef

1 cup shredded swiss cheese

1/2 cup sauerkraut drained and squeezed

2 tbsp rough chopped sweet pickles

For the dough

1 package store bought pre-rolled pie dough (2 pack)

2 eggs


Directions:

Prep work 

  • Sprinkle a little flour on your work surface
  • Open and roll out each dough
  • Cut six  4 inch diameter circle from each pie dough for a total of 12
  • Mix all the ingredients of the filling in a large bowl, and divide into 12 portions
  • Wisk the 2 eggs in a little bowl and set aside

Assemble the empanadas 

  • Place a portion of filling in the center of each dough circle (keep a ¾ inch border all around clean)
  • Brush egg wash on the ¾ inch rim 
  • Fold dough in half and crimp the edges with a fork creating a sealed half-moon pocket of yumminess 

Cook and serve 

  • Place empanadas in pre-greased cookie sheet
  • Brush the top with remaining egg wash
  • Preheat oven  at 375 and cook the empanadas  20 minutes or until hot and golden brown
  • Serve hot with a dipping sauce and enjoy


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