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How to Make Tuna Empanadas
Delicious tuna filled empanadas
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 6 empanadas
Calories 320 kcal
Author carissa
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5
oz
can of tuna
drained
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1/4
small white onion
diced
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1
garlic clove
minced
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1
roma tomato
diced
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pinch
of oregano
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salt and pepper to taste.
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2
tbsp
chopped cilantro
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2
tbsp
of chopped pickled jalapenos
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1
tbsp
mayonesa
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2
tbsp
melted butter
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1
box frozen puff pastry
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1
tbsp
vegetable oil
For the Tuna Filling.
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Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat.
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Once oil is hot add the onion and cook until translucent.
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Add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
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Add the tomato and cook until softened. about 5 min.
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Add the drained tuna and oregano. Salt and pepper to taste.
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Stir tuna mixture well and let simmer for 5 minutes.
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Remove from heat and add the cilantro,jalapenos and mayonesa.
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Let cool before assembling the empanadas.
Assembling the Empanadas
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Defrost the puff pastry sheets according to the directions on the box.
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Roll out the puff pastry sheets slightly with a rolling pin. Just enough to smooth out the creases.
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Cut the puff pastry sheets straight down the middle and then cut where the creases were. You will end up with 12 equal sized squares.
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Spoon the tuna filling equally onto 6 of the squares.
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Top the tuna filled squares with the 6 remaining squares.
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Use your fingers or a fork to seal the empanadas closed.
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Bake at 350 for 30 min or until the empanandas are golden and crisp.