How to Make Best Empanadas| PASTELS | Beef empanadas| Empanadas dough recipe| Snack/Appetizer

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.

Prepare the dough by mixing 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup of butter, 1 tsp of salt, 1/2 tsp of baking powder, 1/2 tsp of sugar, and 1 egg yolk in a bowl.

Add 16 tablespoons of ice water gradually until the dough comes together; dust with extra flour if needed and let it rest.

In a skillet, cook 250 g of ground beef until browned.

Add 1/2 chopped onion and 2 cloves chopped garlic; sauté until softened.

If using, add 1 chopped potato and 1 small chopped carrot; cook until tender.

Stir in 1/2 tbsp of chicken stock, 1/3 of water, 1 tbsp of light sauce, 1/2 tbsp of oyster sauce, and black pepper to taste; mix well.

Roll out the dough and cut into circles.

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle, fold, and crimp the edges to seal.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking, or heat oil for frying.

Arrange empanadas on a baking sheet and brush with olive oil if baking; bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, or fry until crispy.

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