FRIED SAVORY PASTRY (BRAZILIAN PASTEL DE CARNE)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is usually cheaper.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: pickles

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, and pickles are often less expensive.

pastry dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while store-bought saves time.

Heat olive oil in a pan.

Add chopped onions and garlic, cooking until caramelized.

Add ground beef (80/20 or 85/15) and cook until browned.

Season with freshly ground pepper and kosher salt.

Add crushed tomatoes and chopped Spanish olives; mix well.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro; let cool.

Place a tablespoon of meat mixture in the center of a wonton wrapper.

Add mozzarella cheese on top of the meat mixture.

Wet the edges of the wonton with warm water and fold over to seal.

Press edges with a fork to ensure they are sealed.

Repeat the process until all the filling is used.

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).

Deep fry the wontons for 3-4 minutes until golden brown.

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