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Lamb Empanadas with Red Chimichurri

This recipe may be found at El Restaurante

Recipe and photo courtesy of The American Lamb Board

Makes 50 servings  


5 lbs. ground American Lamb                                                   

2 T. olive oil                                                                             

1 med. yellow onion, diced                                                                    

3 garlic cloves, minced                                                             

1 T. smoked paprika                                                                 

1 T. dried oregano                                                                    

1 T. ground cumin                                                                    

1 t. cayenne                                                                             

1 c. green onion, sliced                                                             

1 c. golden raisins                                                                    

Kosher salt and cracked black pepper, to taste                          

50 empanada prepared dough discs, thawed

2 eggs, whisked                                                                       

1 qt. Red Chimichurri (recipe follows)          


Heat skillet to medium-high heat. Add oil; sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about 6 minutes. Add lamb, paprika, oregano, cumin and cayenne; sauté until lamb is browned and fully cooked. Add onion and raisins. Remove from heat; set aside to cool.

Arrange empanada discs on a flat work surface. Fill with 2 tablespoons of lamb filling. Brush edges with egg wash. Fold half of the round over the filled half and pinch edges together to seal; crimp edges using a fork. Arrange finished empanadas on a parchment-lined sheet tray; brush with egg wash. Bake at 375°F until golden brown, about 18 to 20 minutes. Serve with Red Chimichurri.


The Red Chimichurri:

(Makes 1 quart):

1 bunch fresh cilantro                                                               

1 bunch fresh parsley                                                               

16 oz. roasted red peppers, drained                                          

1 c. piquillo peppers, drained                                                    

1 shallot, minced                                                                      

3 garlic cloves                                                                          

¼ c. red wine vinegar                                                               

1 T. smoked paprika                                                                 

½ c. olive oil                                                                             

Kosher salt and cracked black pepper, to taste         


In a food processor, pulse cilantro, parsley, peppers, shallot, garlic, vinegar and paprika until fully incorporated; should be pulsed until sauce becomes a pesto-like consistency . Stir in oil; season with salt and pepper to taste.


 

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