Beef Empanadas Recipe

• 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 pound grnd beef
• 1/2 green pepper, minced
• 2 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1/3 c. minced raisins
• 1/4 c. minced stuffed green olives
• 1 1/2 tbsp. red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp. flour
• 1 3/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse grnd black pepper
• 1 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese
• 1/3 c. minced fresh cilantro
• 2 (12 ounce.) Packages Big Country buttermilk biscuits
• 2 egg yolks (for glaze)

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