Crispy Fried Meat Pie (empanadas)

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is a budget-friendly option.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose is generally more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups flour and 1 teaspoon salt.

Add 1/4 cup butter and mix until crumbly.

Gradually add 1/2 cup water and knead until the dough is smooth.

Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

In a frying pan, sauté 1 chopped onion, 1 chopped bell pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves until soft.

Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook until browned, seasoning with 1 teaspoon paprika and 1 teaspoon cumin.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut into circles.

Place a spoonful of the meat filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling and seal the edges with a fork.

Heat oil in a frying pan and deep-fry the empanadas until golden brown.

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