Hearty and Healthy Beef Empanadas

beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork offers cost savings.

empanada dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while store-bought saves time.

olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: pickles

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while pickles are often less expensive.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu can mimic the texture and add protein.

Sauté beef in a skillet until browned, then set aside.

Sauté chopped onions and garlic in olive oil until softened.

Add diced potatoes, scallions, green olives, tomato paste, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper; stir to combine.

Pour in chicken stock and bring to a simmer, then add the beef back into the mixture and cool on a sheet pan.

Prepare empanadas by filling the empanada shells with the beef mixture, then fold and seal.

Bake empanadas at 375°F (190°C) until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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