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.

Make the pastry for the empanadas using whole wheat pastry or store-bought empanada discos from the freezer section.

Preheat a skillet over medium heat.

Add a mixture of ground beef and chorizo sausage to the pan; break it up with a wooden spoon and cook until there is no pink left in the meat.

Tilt the pan to drain away some fat, leaving about two tablespoons in the pan.

Add chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, and chili powder; sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are tender.

Stir in tomato paste and let it cook for 1-2 minutes.

Add olives, white vinegar, and a little water to the mixture; let it simmer for about 5-10 minutes and then set aside to cool.

Take an empanada disco, place a spoonful of filling in the center, and pinch the edges together to seal.

Crimp the edges using a fork or by folding the dough around itself to create a decorative edge.

Preheat the air fryer to 370°F for 2 minutes.

Spray the empanadas lightly with olive oil and place them in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

Cook the empanadas for 8 minutes on one side, then flip them and cook for an additional 6 minutes on the other side.

Remove the empanadas from the air fryer and let them cool slightly before serving.

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