Make Delicious Crispy Empanadas with Easy Steps | @neeloskitchen6386 Neelo's Kitchen

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.

In a bowl, combine flour and salt, then add cold butter and mix until crumbly.

Gradually add water to knead the dough until smooth; let it rest.

In a skillet, heat oil and sauté chopped onion and bell pepper until softened.

Add ginger & garlic paste and cook until fragrant.

Stir in beef mince and cook until browned, seasoning with oregano, black pepper, cumin, paprika, chilli flakes, and salt.

Mix in chicken powder, flour, Mozzarella cheese, and chopped green chillies; let filling cool completely.

Roll out the dough and cut into circles.

Place filling in the center of each circle, fold over, and seal the edges with a fork.

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) if baking, or heat oil for frying.

Arrange empanadas on a baking sheet, brush with egg wash if baking, and bake for 20 minutes until golden.

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