How to Make Empanadas

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Turkey is lower in fat, while beef is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be cheaper.

Start by preparing the beef empanada filling.

Add ground beef and mix in olives, ensuring each empanada has two olives.

Use a mold or fold by hand to shape the empanadas, emphasizing that perfection isn't necessary.

Prepare the cheese empanada filling with Monterey Jack, mozzarella cheese, onion, and Sofrito.

Seal the cheese empanada with water for a straightforward approach.

Prepare the pork empanada filling using country ham and Sano ham, cutting the ham into flat square dice and julienne for different textures.

Mix the pork filling with scallions and other pork scraps.

Wet the edges of the empanada before sealing to ensure it sticks together.

Fold the empanada in a traditional style, resembling a ravioli shape, and seal the edges with a fork for added character.

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