How to Make Argentine Empanadas

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: pickles

Capers add a similar briny flavor, while pickles are often cheaper.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu can be a vegetarian substitute, but eggs are traditional.

Mix flour and salt in a bowl.

Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Add water gradually, mixing until dough forms.

Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Cook onion in a skillet over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add ground beef, cumin, paprika, and black pepper; cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Stir in chopped olives, parsley, and diced hard-boiled eggs; remove from heat.

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

Cut out circles using a large cutter or glass.

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.

Fold dough over filling and crimp edges to seal.

Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.

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

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