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Baked Turkey Empanadas

Last Updated on August 7, 2022. Originally Posted on August 16, 2022 By Laura Franco / 16 Comments

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Baked Turkey Empanadas Made with Ground Turkey Breast are an easy calorie-conscious snack or quick dinner for the entire family.

These little hand-pies are great for game day, kids and grown-ups, lunches, or just an afternoon snack. Everyone loves them! 

basket of empanadas and a bowl of salsa

Ingredients

  • Store-bought refrigerator pie crust dough
  • Ground turkey
  • Diced onion
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Taco seasoning
  • Can of green chilis
  • Salsa
  • Egg whites
cookie sheet with ingredients to make turkey empanadas

Let’s Make the Empanadas

Make the filling

  1. Add the olive oil and diced onion to a skillet and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
  2. Add the ground turkey breast and brown with onions and olive oil.
  3. Add the can of green chiles, including the juices, and stir.
  4. Add the dry taco seasoning.
  5. Add the salsa.
  6. Cook on low for 10 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and set aside.
skillet of empanada filling

Assemble the Empanadas

  1. Roll out the pie crust on the counter, with a 4.5-inch cookie cutter or glass jar, and cut out four large circles.
  2. Fill each circle with 2 tbsp of the turkey mixture.
  3. Fold over one side of the pie crust and crimp edges with a fork to ensure they are sealed.
  4. Brush each empanada with egg and make two small slits on the top of each.
  5. Bake for at 450° 20-25 minutes.
steps to make baked empanadas

Frequently Asked Questions?

Can I use ground chicken or beef?

Yes, you absolutely can use ground beef or chicken. Just substitute either for the ground turkey. You might want to select a leaner ground beef if you are trying to keep this recipe on the healthier side. 

two baked empanadas

How To Freeze These Empanadas

You might want to make a double batch of these because they freeze so well. 

  1. Let them cool completely after cooking.
  2. Place 2 – 3 in zip-top bags and place them in the freezer. 
  3. Thaw them in the refrigerator or in a lunch box. 
  4. You can eat them at room temperature or put them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. (Every microwave is different so you may have to add more time.)

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basket of empanadas and a bowl of salsa

Baked Turkey Empanadas

These Empanadas freeze nicely and can be eaten warm, at room temperature and even right out of the refrigerator.
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Course: Appetizer/Snack, Appetizer/Snack/Brunch, Breakfast/Brunch/Lunch, Sandwich
Cuisine: Tex Mex
Keyword: hand pies, tex mex food
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 24 empanadas
Author: Laura Franco

Ingredients 

  • 2 boxes of refrigerated store-bought pie crust rolls.
  • 1 lb. Ground turkey beast
  • 1/2 small onion – diced
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 package low sodium dry taco seasoning
  • 1 small can of green chilies
  • 2 tbsp salsa
  • 1 egg white

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425°
  • Take pie crust rolls out of the refrigerator and set aside.

To make the filling

  • Add the olive oil and diced onion to a stovetop skillet and sauté for 3-5 minutes.
  • Add the Ground Turkey Breast and brown with onions and olive oil.
  • Add the can of green chiles, including the juices.
  • Add the dry taco seasoning and the salsa and stir.
  • Cook on low for 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and set aside.

To make the Empanadas

  • Roll out the pie crust on the counter.
  • Using a 4.5-inch cookie cutter or glass jar, cut out four large circles.
  • Fill each circle with 2 tablespoons of the turkey mixture.
  • Fold over one side of the pie crust and crimp edges with a fork to ensure they are sealed.
  • Brush each empanada with egg white and make two small slits on the top of each.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Notes

How to freeze the empanadas:
  1. Let them cool completely after cooking.
  2. Place 2 – 3 in zip-top bags and place them in the freezer. 
  3. Thaw them in the refrigerator or in a lunch box. 
  4. You can eat them at room temperature or put them in the microwave for 20-30 seconds. (Every microwave is different so you may have to add more time.)

If you make this recipe, show me a pic! You can upload your photo to your Instagram account and tag me @krazykitchenmom

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Last Updated: August 7, 2022

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  1. Shahnaz says

    January 6, 2018 at 6:44 pm

    These are yummy! Easy to made and eat!

    Reply
    • krazykitchenmom says

      January 7, 2018 at 3:05 pm

      Very happy to hear you like them!

      Reply
  2. Ana says

    June 14, 2018 at 12:47 am

    Very tasty! I’ve made them many times. This time I forgot to add the salsa and they were still wonderful. I use precut Argentinian empanada “tortillas” and that makes them even easier. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • krazykitchenmom says

      June 22, 2018 at 9:44 pm

      Thanks! And I like the tips about the precut Argentinian empanada tortillas…I’ll have to try them!

      Reply
  3. Yolanda says

    October 14, 2019 at 10:51 pm

    This turned out so delicious. And my family enjoyed them as much as I did. Thank you for sharing your recipe.

    Reply
    • krazykitchenmom says

      October 19, 2019 at 3:33 pm

      I’m so happy everyone enjoyed them. They are always a big hit at my house too.

      Reply
  4. Christine Burkey-Kelly says

    December 11, 2019 at 1:52 pm

    My family is always a little skeptical when I announce “we’re trying a new recipe for dinner.” This time they were pleasantly surprised. Great recipe and very simple to make.

    Reply
    • krazykitchenmom says

      December 11, 2019 at 2:28 pm

      Hi Christine! I’m so happy to hear the liked it. It’s a regular on the menu at our house.

      Reply

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