A Very Easy And Quick Snack For Parties/I Make This On A Regular Basis/OLD SCHOOL BEEF EMPANADAS

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

empanada dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat dough offers more fiber, while store-bought is convenient and cost-effective.

Heat a skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until softened.

Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté briefly.

Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks.

Add cumin and chili powder to the beef mixture and stir well.

Add brown sugar, salt, and pepper to the mixture and stir to combine.

Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Fold in shredded cheddar cheese and mix until combined.

Let the beef mixture cool slightly before filling the empanada dough.

Take empanada dough and fill with a spoonful of the beef mixture.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape and crimp the edges to seal.

Cooking Techniques

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