How to Make 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.

Stuff the empanada shell with the beef filling, leaving space near the edges.

Wet the edges of the empanada shell to help seal it.

Pinch the edges with a fork to seal the empanada.

Fry the empanada in oil until golden-brown.

Remove the empanada from the oil once it's sizzling and golden.

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