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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.

Preheat a pan on medium-high heat.

Preheat oil in the pan.

Add ground beef to the pan and break it up as it cooks.

Once the ground beef is cooked, drain it and return it to the pan.

Sprinkle in taco seasoning and mix well, then turn off the heat and let it cool.

Whisk one egg for the egg wash.

Place empanada wraps on a board.

Fill each empanada with ground beef and shredded cheese.

Rub egg wash around the edges of the empanadas to seal them.

Use the back of a spoon to ensure the filling stays in while sealing.

Preheat oil to 350°F.

Fry the empanadas for about 5-6 minutes, turning them every couple of seconds until they reach a golden brown color.

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