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Turkey empanadas

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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