Quick & Easy Beef Empanadas | Kids Baking Class

beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork offers cost savings.

empanada dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat adds fiber, while store-bought saves time.

olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: pickles

Capers provide a similar briny flavor, while pickles are often less expensive.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu can mimic the texture and add protein.

In a skillet, cook ground beef or ground turkey on the stovetop until fully cooked through.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin to the meat mixture and stir.

Set the cooked meat aside to let it sit and bring out the flavor.

Dice up onions and tomatoes, ensuring to wash and dry them first.

Create a flat surface on the onion for easier cutting, then peel the onion and dice it.

Add the diced onions and tomatoes to the meat mixture and cook for another 5 minutes, then set aside.

Put a little flour on a board or counter to roll out the pie crust.

Roll out the pie crust to make it thinner using your hands.

Use an empanada cutter to cut out circles from the rolled-out dough, reusing scraps as needed.

Lay the empanada circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or lightly oiled.

Add a spoonful of the meat mixture and a tiny bit of cheese to the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape and pinch to seal.

Use a fork to press down on the edges to secure the empanadas.

Brush the tops of the empanadas with olive oil using a pastry brush or fingers.

Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C).

Bake the empanadas in the oven for about 12 minutes until golden brown.

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