Homemade Empanadas Recipe

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.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add ground beef; cook until browned and fully cooked, about 7-10 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice; let cool.

In a large bowl, combine flour and butter; mix until crumbly.

Add water gradually, mixing until a dough forms; knead briefly until smooth.

Divide dough into equal portions and roll each into a circle.

Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape; press edges to seal.

Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes.

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