Shuberek/ Chebureki -deep-fried turnovers|Nicole's Kitchen

ground meat

🥗Healthier: chicken or turkey

💰Cheaper: lentils

Lentils provide a plant-based option that is budget-friendly.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but may be more expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt offers similar creaminess with lower fat.

Mix flour, salt, and hot water in a bowl until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5-7 minutes.

Cover the dough with a cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and sauté grated onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground beef or lamb to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Season the meat mixture with salt, pepper, chilli flakes, nutmeg, and all spice; stir well and add cold water, then remove from heat.

For the cheese filling, mix feta cheese, cheddar or mozzarella cheese, black pepper, and scallions in a bowl.

Divide the rested dough into small balls and roll each into a thin circle.

Place a spoonful of the meat or cheese mixture on one half of each dough circle.

Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry each chebureki until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels before serving.

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