How to Make Argentinian Beef Empanadas.

beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: black olives

Capers add a briny flavor, while black olives are more accessible and affordable.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu can provide a similar texture for a vegetarian option.

empanada dough

🥗Healthier: whole wheat dough

💰Cheaper: store-bought dough

Whole wheat dough is healthier, while store-bought saves time.

Chop the onions and green onions.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and green onions; sauté until translucent and slightly soft.

Incorporate ground beef into the skillet; cook until the meat is done.

Add raisins to the meat mixture for sweetness instead of sugar.

Remove from heat and allow the filling to cool slightly before adding spices.

Once cooled, mix in cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.

Prepare empanada dough and cut into circles.

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

Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape; seal the edges with water.

Fry the empanadas in hot oil until golden brown.

Serve and enjoy the empanadas.

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