Baked Beef Empanadas

beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: capers

Green olives provide a similar briny flavor, while capers are often cheaper.

empanada dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought pie crust

Whole wheat dough is healthier, while pie crust is a budget-friendly alternative.

Peel and wash a potato, then dice it into small pieces.

Peel and grate a carrot into very small pieces.

Dice an orange bell pepper.

Chop a white onion.

Crush and mince garlic cloves.

In a large saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

Add the diced potato, carrot, bell pepper, onion, and garlic to the pan; cook for about 10 minutes until tender.

Add 1 lb ground chuck beef to the pan; cook until browned.

Season with salt, black pepper, curry powder, smoked paprika, cumin, and tomato paste; mix well.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).

Prepare the empanada dough by placing a spoonful of filling on half of each disc.

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

Place the empanadas on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.

Mix 1 egg with a little water; brush the mixture on top of each empanada.

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Sprinkle dried parsley on top after baking and let cool for about 10 minutes before serving.

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