Shopping For Platanos/Plantain in Brisbane, Australia

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey offers a leaner option while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories, while monterey jack is often more affordable.

Mix flour and salt in a bowl.

Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Gradually add water, mixing until dough forms; knead briefly.

Cover dough with a cloth and let rest for 30 minutes.

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat; sauté onion and garlic until translucent.

Add ground beef, cooking until browned; drain excess fat.

Stir in bell pepper, cumin, oregano, and olives; cook for 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and mix in chopped hard-boiled eggs and cheese.

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

Cut circles using a large glass or cutter.

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

Fold over and seal edges by pressing with a fork.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat; fry empanadas until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels and serve warm with lime and cilantro.

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