DELICIOUS 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.

Pick and taste a tangerine before cooking.

Introduce the dish and ingredients for beef empanadas.

Brown 3 pounds of ground beef in a pot on high heat without stirring initially.

After browning, stir the beef and cook until no longer pink, about 5 more minutes.

Add 2 teaspoons of salt, chopped cilantro, chopped onions, scallions, red bell pepper, olives, grated garlic, green seasoning, and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to the beef; stir to combine.

Add 2 tablespoons of dried oregano, 2 teaspoons of black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric, 2 teaspoons of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of ground roasted cumin; stir well.

Cook the mixture for about 15-20 minutes on medium-low heat, tasting and adjusting seasoning as needed.

Add a small amount of hot pepper, ketchup, and brown sugar to balance flavors; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes.

Allow the beef mixture to cool completely before wrapping.

Take a prepackaged empanada wrapper and place about a heaping quarter cup of filling in the center.

Fold the wrapper over the filling and seal the edges with water or egg wash; crimp with a fork to secure.

Heat oil in a pot until ready for frying; reduce heat to low before adding the empanadas gently to avoid splashing.

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