Adobe Empanadas

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I like the idea of combining the meats with pine nuts and raisins. most of all, i like the idea of baking them vs. Frying. prep time does not include refrigeration time for dough.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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In mixing bowl , combine both packages of cream cheese , butter and flour.

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Beat until soft dough forms.

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Wrap in wax paper and chill 1 hour.

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In a large skillet , brown ground meats , then drain.

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Return meat to skillet and add onion and saute.

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Add garlic , cumin , seasoned salt and jalapeno.

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Stir in tomato puree , pine nuts and raisins.

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Simmer about 10 minutes.

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When dough chills , roll out 1 / 4 inch thickness and cut with a large biscuit cutter.

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Place a spoonful of the meat mixture on each dough round.

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With finger dipped in beaten egg , spread egg around edges of dough , fold over and press edges with a fork.

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Place empanadas on a greased baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.

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Ingredients

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cream cheese, butter, all-purpose flour, ground beef, ground pork, onion, garlic, ground cumin, seasoning salt, jalapeno, tomato puree, pine nuts, raisins, egg