Empanadas (Baked Filled Pastries)

Yield: 1 Servings
Categories: Ground, Beef, Turkey
PICADILLO (SPICY BEEF FILLING):
1lbGround beef
1mdOnion, finely chopped
2lgRipe tomatoes, peel, chop
1Clove garlic, minced
1tbVinegar
1/4tsCumin
1tsSalt
1tsGranulated sugar
1dsGround cloves
1/2tsGround cinnamon
1/2cRaisins, soaked in hot water for 10 minutes
1/4cBlanched almonds, chopped
2tbChopped green olives (pitted)
1tsCapers
PASTRY
2cAll-purpose flour
1/2tsSalt
2tbGranulated sugar
1/2cShortening
2tbUnsalted butter
1/4-1/3 cup ice water
1Egg, separated
1tsWater
2tsMilk
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