Chilean Food is Crazy Good. Street Food feast! Completo, Empanada de pino, Mote con huesillo + more

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey offers lower fat content while ground pork is often less expensive.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: capers

Green olives provide a similar briny flavor, while capers are more cost-effective.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and margarine can be a cheaper alternative.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu can mimic the texture while adding protein.

Mix all-purpose flour, salt, and butter in a bowl until crumbly.

Gradually add water and knead until the dough is smooth; wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add ground beef, cumin, paprika, and bay leaves; cook until beef is browned, about 7-10 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped hard-boiled eggs, black olives, and parsley; let cool.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Roll out the dough on a floured surface until thin; cut into circles.

Place a spoonful of filling on one half of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges to seal.

Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Arrange empanadas on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

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