The VENEZUELAN FOOD Is A MUST TRY At This Underrated Gem! - Latin Dough

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and often less expensive than beef.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: no cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor without dairy.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, butter, salt, and water until smooth.

Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until elastic, then let it rest for 30 minutes.

Cook the beef in a pot with water, onion, garlic, and bay leaf until tender, about 1.5 hours.

Shred the beef once cooled, then sauté with olive oil, bell pepper, cumin, oregano, and tomato paste for 10 minutes.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.

Cut the dough into circles using a cutter or a glass.

Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of each dough circle.

Add cheese on top of the beef mixture if desired.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the empanadas in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove from oil and drain on paper towels before serving.

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