ARGENTINE EMPANADAS CRIOLLAS Recipe | different fillings and shapes (repulgues)

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork may be more affordable.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: pickles

Capers provide a similar briny flavor.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu can add protein and texture for a vegetarian option.

Prepare the first filling by cooking onions and bell pepper until soft and glassy.

Add sirloin steak to the onion and bell pepper mixture.

Add flour and spices, including crushed chilies, to the mixture.

Once cooled, mix in green olives and hard-boiled eggs.

Prepare the second filling by combining diced tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, salt, and pepper in a bowl.

Chill both mixtures in the fridge.

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Take a piece of dough and place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center.

Seal the edges with water and fold to create the desired shape (repulgue).

Prepare the mozzarella filling empanada by sealing the edges and creating spikes.

Fill the dough with various fillings as desired.

Poke holes in cheese-filled empanadas to prevent spilling during baking.

Brush the tops with egg wash and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes.

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