Authentic Brazilian Empanadas: Step-by-Step Recipe | Perfect for Any Occasion!

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: mozzarella cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while still providing creaminess.

Mix flour, salt, sugar, and baking powder in a bowl.

Add cold butter and mix until crumbly.

In a separate bowl, combine cold water and egg, then add to the flour mixture and knead until smooth.

Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

In a skillet, heat oil and sauté chopped onion and bell pepper until softened.

Add cooked and shredded chicken, salt, paprika, black pepper, cumin, raisins, and garlic powder; mix well and remove from heat.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface until thin.

Cut circles from the dough using a cutter.

Place a spoonful of the chicken mixture on one half of each circle.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape, pressing edges to seal.

Brush the tops with egg yolk.

Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the empanadas until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels and serve warm.

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