Turkey Empanadas – Ontario Turkey

Ingredients

• 3/4 lb (360 g) ground Ontario turkey
• Half a green bell pepper, finely chopped
• Half a small onion, finely chopped
• Half a jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 tsp (10 mL) chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp (7 mL) dried oregano
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) salsa
• Pinch each salt and pepper
• 1 cup (250 mL) shredded old Cheddar cheese
• 2 pkgs (400 g each) pie pastry
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 tbsp (15 mL) water