Quick bites - Cheater beef empanadas #recipe #comfortfood #food @adashofseasoning

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.

Add ground beef to a skillet and cook for 3 minutes.

Add half of the diced onion, half of the minced garlic, half of the minced green olives, chili powder, salt, and pepper; brown until cooked through.

Add the remaining half of the garlic, onion, and olives; fry for about 3 more minutes.

Let the filling cool to room temperature or refrigerate overnight.

Cut pre-made pie crust into smaller circles using a glass mug or ramekin as a template.

Re-roll leftover dough and cut more circles until no more can be made.

Wet the outer edge of each dough round with water.

Place a small spoonful of the filling into the middle of each round and pinch closed.

Lay the empanadas out onto a sheet pan and imprint them with a fork for decoration.

Apply an egg wash to the empanadas.

Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for 15 minutes if filling is at room temperature, or 20 minutes if refrigerated.

After baking, apply another egg wash and turn the oven to broil, keeping the temperature the same.

Broil for 4 to 5 minutes until golden brown.

Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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