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ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground chicken is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, while serrano peppers are often cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cake flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cake flour can be less expensive.

Mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Gradually add water until dough forms; knead gently and let rest for 30 minutes.

Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, soy sauce, and black pepper to beef; cook until vegetables soften, about 3-4 minutes.

Remove from heat and let filling cool slightly.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) if baking.

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

Cut out circles using a cutter or glass.

Place a spoonful of filling on one half of each circle.

Fold the other half over and seal edges with a fork or by pinching.

If baking, brush tops with beaten egg and place on a baking sheet.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown, or fry in hot oil until crispy and golden, about 3-4 minutes.

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