Hubby's request for Christmas! Beef Empanada| Flaky Dough Delicious|Home Cooking|Tess Cordell

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories, while processed cheese can be more affordable.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon offers similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic, cumin, and paprika; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart, about 7-10 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper; remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.

Let the filling cool slightly before assembling empanadas.

Roll out dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.

Cut dough into circles using a cutter or glass.

Place a spoonful of beef filling and a sprinkle of cheese in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape; crimp edges to seal.

Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

Serve warm with hot sauce on the side.

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