How to Make Beef Empanadas Recipe [Episode 212]

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.

Start by making the dough ahead of time; it needs to chill for at least 45 minutes.

In a food processor, combine half of the all-purpose flour with sugar and salt; mix well.

Add cold butter to the flour mixture and blend until it resembles a sandy texture.

Add the remaining flour to the mixture and blend until combined.

Transfer the mixture to a large bowl; add cold vodka and cold water to the dry ingredients.

Mix with hands until a cohesive ball forms; divide into two portions, then each portion into six balls for a total of 12 empanadas.

Cover the balls and refrigerate for about 45 minutes.

For the filling, mix the diced sandwich bread with about 2 tablespoons of chicken broth in a blender until smooth.

In a skillet, sauté the diced onion until browned, then add minced garlic until fragrant.

Add the optional diced pepper and cook for about a minute.

Add the ground beef and Italian sausage mixture to the skillet; cook until browned.

Stir in cider vinegar and about 1/2 cup of chicken broth; let it cook until dry.

Mix in chopped cilantro and diced hard-boiled eggs; turn off the stove and let it stand for 15-20 minutes.

Roll out each dough ball into a 6-inch circle on a floured surface.

Place a hefty tablespoon of filling in the center of each circle; fold the dough over and seal with water and a fork.

Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C).

Brush the empanadas with olive oil and place them on an oiled baking pan.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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