HOW TO MAKE BEEF EMPANADAS || QUICK VERSION || FRUGALLYT

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.

Heat oil in a skillet for frying.

Add chopped onion, bell peppers, and garlic; sauté until softened.

Add ground beef; cook until browned, breaking it apart.

Season with seasalt, black pepper, adobo, and sazon; mix well and remove from heat.

Roll out premade empanada pastry and cut into circles.

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

Fold dough over filling to create a half-moon shape; crimp edges to seal.

Fry empanadas in hot oil until crispy and golden.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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