Beef Empanadas Recipe - Delicious Deep Fried Meat Pie

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.

Sauté garlic and onions in 1 tablespoon cooking oil.

Brown beef on both sides, cover with water. Simmer for 6 hours.

Combine flour, salt, and shortening in mixer with bread hook.

Mix and gradually add water.

When dough forms a ball, remove and knead into a ball. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Move beef into pan adding broth as necessary to keep moist.

Add salsa, red pepper, garlic powder, cumin, jalapeños, and salt.

Cook until combined then cool.

Portion dough into tennis balls and flatten into a circle. Dust with flour as necessary to prevent sticking.

Add filling, fold in half and seal with fingers then crimp with fork.

Deep fry at 375 degrees for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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