Turkey Empanadas Grande

Perfectly golden and bursting with flavor, these Turkey Empanadas Grande are a savory delight that combines tender ground turkey, aromatic spices, and colorful vegetables in a flaky pastry shell. Highlighting a hearty mixture of seasoned turkey, diced potatoes, sweet red bell pepper, and peas, these empanadas are baked to perfection for a crispy, golden crust. With an easy-to-follow method and versatile store-bought or homemade dough, this recipe is both beginner-friendly and crowd-pleasing. Serve these large, hand-held savory pies as an appetizer, game-day snack, or quick weeknight meal, pairing beautifully with salsa, chimichurri, or your favorite dipping sauce. Ready in under an hour, these turkey empanadas are a wholesome, flavor-packed twist on a classic comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground turkey
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 Yellow onion, diced
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Red bell pepper, diced
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 1 tsp Chili powder
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 cup Cooked potatoes, diced
• 0.5 cup Frozen peas
• 1 Eggs, beaten (for egg wash)
• 8 Empanada dough discs (store-bought or homemade)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.

Step 2

Sauté the diced onions and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.

Step 3

Add the ground turkey to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon (about 5-7 minutes).

Step 4

Stir in the red bell pepper, tomato paste, ground cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to incorporate the spices.

Step 5

Fold in the diced cooked potatoes and frozen peas. Cook for another 3 minutes, then remove the skillet from heat and let the filling cool to room temperature.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 7

On a floured surface, roll out the empanada dough discs slightly to ensure they are large enough to hold ample filling.

Step 8

Place about 2-3 tablespoons of the turkey filling in the center of each dough disc.

Step 9

Brush the edges of the dough with water, fold over into a half-moon shape, and press the edges together firmly. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal.

Step 10

Transfer the empanadas to the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with beaten egg to achieve a golden crust.

Step 11

Bake the empanadas in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.

Step 12

Allow the empanadas to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy them with your favorite dipping sauce, such as salsa or chimichurri!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1552.4 grams (1552.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2559

Total Fat 115.50g	148%
Saturated Fat 32.30g	161%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 507mg	169%
Sodium 4448mg	193%
Total Carbohydrate 244.90g	89%
Dietary Fiber 24.40g	87%
Total Sugars 29.50g
Protein 129.00g	258%

Vitamin D 40IU	200%
Calcium 233mg	18%
Iron 20mg	113%
Potassium 2154mg	46%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.0%

Protein: 20.4%

Carbs: 38.6%