How to Make Chilean Empanadas, Part 1

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats, while margarine is often cheaper.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives are often lower in sodium, while canned olives can be more affordable.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu can provide a protein substitute, but it changes the dish's character.

Sweat onions in olive oil until translucent.

Add garlic and lightly sweat without browning.

Add cumin and oregano to the mixture.

Add 3/4 pound of ground beef and cook until browned.

Season with salt and black pepper.

Add raisins and pitted olives to the mixture.

Incorporate 1.5 cups of chopped tomatoes and cook until the mixture is dry.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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