Spicy Beef Empanaditas

By hanley89

Ingredients

• 4 oz ground beef
• 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped pitted black olives
• 3 tbsp tomatoe puree
• 1 tbsp golden raisins( optional)
• 2 tsps finely shredded lime peel
• 1 17.3-ounce pkg (2 sheets) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 1 tbsp water
• Bottle green salsa for serving

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 400. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper;set aside.For Filling, in a medium skillet, cook ground beef, onion nad garlic over medium high heat until meat is brown. Drain off fat.Stir in salt, cumin,and pepper. Cook and stir for two minutes. Stir in olives, tomato puree, raisins and lime peel. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes
2. Meanwhile, on a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Using a 3 inch round cookie cutter, cut each sheet into 9 rounds ( total for two sheets is 18)
3. Spoon a scant tablespoon of the filling onto each pastry round. In a small bowl, combine egg and water. Lightly brush edges of pastry rounds with egg mixture. Fold each round in half. Press edges together with a fork to seal. Prick each top several times. Place on a prepared baking sheet. Brush tops and sides with egg mixture.
4.Bake for 18-20 minutes or until pastries are puffed and golden brown. let stand for 5 minutes prior to serving. Serve with green salsa