Grandmother's recipes inspired authentic Argentine empanadas in Ballard

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork may be more affordable.

green olives

🥗Healthier: capers

💰Cheaper: pickles

Capers provide a similar briny flavor.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: none

Tofu can add protein and texture for a vegetarian option.

Mix flour and salt in a bowl.

Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Gradually add water, mixing until dough forms.

Knead dough on a floured surface until smooth, about 5 minutes.

Wrap dough in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

Cook onion in a skillet over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 8 minutes.

Stir in paprika, cumin, black pepper, and parsley; remove from heat.

Chop green olives and hard-boiled eggs; fold into beef mixture.

Roll out dough on a floured surface to 1/8 inch thick.

Cut dough into circles using a cutter.

Place a spoonful of filling on one half of each circle.

Fold dough over filling and crimp edges to seal.

Brush tops with beaten egg.

Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F until golden, about 20-25 minutes.

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