The Real Taste Of Beef Empanadas

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, heat some oil and sauté chopped onion and red and green peppers until softened.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.

Stir in the minced beef and cook until browned.

Season with paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper; mix well.

Add water and let the mixture simmer.

In a bowl, combine flour, warm water, butter, salt, sugar, and egg to form the dough.

Roll out the dough and cut into circles.

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

Fold the dough over the filling and crimp the edges to seal.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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