KHAN-Size Mongolian KHUUSHUUR - Cheesy! | Khan’s Kitchen

ground meat

🥗Healthier: lean turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Turkey offers lower fat content while chicken is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is usually cheaper.

onion

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: leeks

Shallots provide a milder flavor, while leeks are often less costly.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper can be a healthier option, and paprika offers a unique flavor.

Mix flour and salt in a bowl.

Add water gradually and knead into a smooth dough.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

In a pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

Add ground meat and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in black pepper, cumin, and optional spices.

Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

Divide dough into small balls and roll each into a circle.

Place filling in the center of each circle, adding cheese and spinach.

Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges tightly.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Fry each pie until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels before serving.

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