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Raisin-olive empanaditas
 
Category: Appetizers
Yield: 12 servings
 

1/2 lbs

Lean ground beef

1/4 cup

Minced onions

2 tbsp

Raisins, chopped

2 tbsp

Green olives, chopped

1/4 tsp

Salt

1/8 tsp

Black pepper

1/4 cup

Cottage cheese

1

Hard-boiled eggs, chopped

1

Large egg, separated

1 tsp

Water

1

Pastry dough

2 tsp

Milk
 
Procedures
 
  1. Recipe by: jo anne merrill preparation time: 0:30 * enough pastry to equal about a 10-inch double crust pie.
  2. Saute ground beef in large skillet until browned.
  3. Drain, and to the beef add the onions, raisins, olives, salt and pepper.
  4. Cover and cook over low heat for 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in cottage cheese and chopped hard cooked egg.
  6. Set aside.
  7. Prepare pastry according to directions on container or make your own recipe.
  8. Roll out the dough in two large circles (for easier handling).
  9. Cut about 12 circles total, each about 3-½ inches in diameter.
  10. Onto each circle place 2 teaspoons of filling.
  11. Brush edge of dough with 1 egg white mixed with 1 teaspoon of water.
  12. Fold edges over to make half-moon shape and seal with fork dipped in flour.
  13. Place empanaditas on ungreased cookie sheet.
  14. Blend the egg yolk with the milk and brush this mixture on the tops of the empanaditas.
  15. Bake in preheated 375°F oven until golden brown, about 15-18 minutes.