By Traeger Kitchen
Our smoky South American empanadas are a fun finger food that will make watching the Rio Olympics festive & delicious.
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Pellets
4
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2 Stalk | Celery, stalks |
1 Tablespoon | vegetable oil |
As Needed | salt |
As Needed | pepper |
1 Pound | Chicken, shredded |
8 Ounce | tomato juice |
1/4 Cup | water |
1 Teaspoon | bouillon granules |
2 | refrigerated pie crust |
1 | egg, for egg wash |
As Needed | cilantro lime sour cream |
1
Start the Traeger, set temperature to 450 degrees F and preheat, lid closed, for 10 to 15 minutes.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
00:15
2
Chop carrots and celery. Set a large oven safe skillet into your Traeger, heat oil in skillet and cook diced carrots and celery. Add salt and pepper. Cook until carrots and celery soften, about 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
00:10
3
Once vegetables soften, add chicken, tomato juice, water and chicken bouillon. Cook an additional 5-10 minutes or until sauce starts to thicken.
450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
00:10
Super Smoke
4
Turn the heat down to 350 degrees F.
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
5
Roll out pie crusts and cut circles about 4" in diameter.
6
Place some filling in the middle of the dough and rub a little egg wash on one half of the circle's edge. This will ensure a good seal when you fold it over and press.
7
Fold dough over and press to make half moon pastries.
8
Brush the top of the pastries with a little egg wash and a dash of salt. Transfer them to the grill.
9
Grill for 10-15 minutes at 350 degrees F. When golden brown, serve with cilantro lime sour cream! Enjoy!
350 ˚F / 177 ˚C
00:15
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