Baked Turkey Curry Empanadas

These baked turkey curry empanadas are from blogger, recipe developer, mom, and Allrecipes Allstar Amy Shen. She’s all about sharing low-fuss (or no-fuss) recipes, and this is one of her favorite quick, flavorful appetizers.

Baked Turkey Curry Empanadas on a platter with sauce in a bowl with a spoon
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Stand Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
2 hrs
Servings:
24
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 3 cups all purpose flour

  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 14 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1/2 cup ice water

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1/2 cup yellow onion

  • 4 tablespoons curry powder

  • 1 pound ground turkey

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce

  • 1 large egg yolk

  • 1 tablespoon water

Creamy Mango Sauce

  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise

  • 2 tablespoons Greek-style yogurt

  • 2 tablespoons mango chutney

Directions

  1. Stir together flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender or fork until pea-size pieces form. Mix in ice water, 1 to 2 tablespoons at a time, just until dough comes together. (Dough should hold together when gently squeezed.) Divide dough into 2 portions; wrap each in plastic wrap. Chill at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.

  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion, stirring frequently, until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon curry powder and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  3. Add ground turkey, soy sauce, and remaining 3 tablespoons curry powder. Cook, stirring and breaking up lumps, until turkey is browned, about 8 minutes. Remove from heat; let filling cool completely.

  4. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Working with one portion of dough at a time, remove plastic and roll out dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Use a 3 1/2-inch round cutter to cut out circles, rerolling scraps as needed. Repeat with remaining dough until you have 24 circles.

  5. Holding a dough circle in your palm, add 1 heaping tablespoon filling. Fold dough over filling and pinch (or use a fork) to seal edges. Repeat with remaining dough circles and filling. Arrange empanadas about 1/2- inch apart on the prepared baking sheet. 

  6. Beat together egg yolk and water in a small bowl; brush onto empanadas. Prick each empanada with a fork to vent. Bake until golden brown and crisp, 15 to 18 minutes. Let cool slightly.

  7. Meanwhile, for creamy mango sauce, stir mayonnaise, yogurt, and mango chutney together; serve with empanadas.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

201 Calories
13g Fat
14g Carbs
7g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 201
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 54mg 18%
Sodium 222mg 10%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g 15%
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 25mg 2%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 110mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.