Empanadas Recipe | 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.

Heat oil in a pan and add fresh garlic; sauté until fragrant.

Add chopped onions and cook for a few seconds.

Add ground beef and cook until browned.

Stir in tomato paste and cook until well mixed.

Add chili and water to the meat mixture; cook until thickened.

Add chopped bell peppers and a small amount of butter for flavor; cook until combined.

Transfer the meat mixture to a plate to cool.

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and sugar.

Add butter to the dry ingredients and mix until it resembles breadcrumbs.

Gradually add water until the dough comes together; adjust water as needed.

Knead the dough gently until it's tender but not overworked.

Roll out the dough and cut into circles using a guide.

Place one tablespoon of the meat mixture in the center of each circle.

Seal the empanadas by folding and crimping the edges; use water or egg wash to seal.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place the empanadas on a baking sheet and brush with egg wash.

Bake for 30 minutes or until golden brown.

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