RECETA de EMPANADAS TUCUMANAS | #EscuelaDeCocina

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: pickles

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while pickles are often more affordable.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu can add protein while being a vegetarian option.

Cut the matambre into pieces to fit in the pot.

Add the cut matambre to a large pot with abundant water.

Cook the matambre for at least 1.5 hours to tenderize it.

After cooking, remove the matambre and let it cool slightly.

Cut the cooked matambre into smaller pieces for the filling.

Chop an onion and add it to the pot with the matambre while it's cooking.

Once the matambre is tender, shred it into smaller pieces.

Mix the shredded matambre with the sautéed onion and seasonings (not specified in the transcript).

Prepare the empanada dough (not shown in detail).

Fill the dough circles with the matambre mixture and fold them over.

Seal the edges of the empanadas.

Bake the empanadas in the oven until golden (exact time not specified).

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