BEEF EMPANADILLAS (EMPANADAS) RECIPE | HIP 'N CREATIVE

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: corn flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while corn flour can be more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is dairy-free, while margarine can be a lower-cost option.

Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat.

Add 1 teaspoon of onion powder and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the beef.

Add about 1 teaspoon to 1.5 teaspoons of sazon and a tablespoon of sofrito to the mixture.

Boil 1 medium potato, cut it, and add it to the beef mixture.

Stir in the salsa and mix everything together until combined.

Take a goya disk and place about 1 to 1.5 spoonfuls of the meat filling in the center.

Fold the disk over to create a half-moon shape and pinch the edges to seal.

Use a fork to crimp the edges for extra sealing.

Heat a pot with vegetable oil or corn oil, filling it about half full.

Deep-fry the empanadas for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

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