Beef Empanadas Recipe ~ How To Make Homemade Beef Empanada

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 pan on medium heat, add about 1 pound of ground beef, cooking, stirring, and chopping until browned and in fine pieces.

Drain off some of the excess fat from the beef.

Add finely diced onions and bell peppers to the pan, cooking and stirring for another couple of minutes.

Add minced garlic, salt, and black pepper, cooking and stirring for another minute.

Incorporate sliced Spanish olives and tomato sauce, stirring well.

Add spices: adobo seasoning, onion powder, paprika, chili powder, cilantro, oregano, and cumin; stir and cook for a minute, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Use Goya empanada dough discs, placing a good spoonful of the cooled meat mixture in the center of each disc.

Fold over the dough and press down on the edge to seal.

Use a fork to press down along the edge on both sides to ensure a tight seal; if the fork sticks, dip it in flour.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan to about 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Carefully place a couple of empanadas in the hot oil, avoiding overcrowding the pan.

Cook the empanadas for about 3-4 minutes, turning them over a couple of times for even browning.

Look for small bubbles forming on the dough; once they are golden brown, remove them from the oil and place on a wire rack to drain.

Cooking Techniques

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