Tasty Mexican Inspired Food Ideas You Can't Resist | Empanada And Quesadilla Recipe By Cooking Co

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey offers lower fat content while ground pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option, while margarine is often more affordable.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: capers

Green olives are lower in sodium, and capers can add a similar briny flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is a healthier, dairy-free alternative, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Mix flour, salt, and butter in a bowl until crumbly.

Gradually add water until a dough forms; knead until smooth.

Cover the dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper until softened.

Add ground beef, cumin, and paprika; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped black olives, cheese, and parsley; remove from heat and let cool.

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

Cut circles from the dough using a cutter or glass.

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

Fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape; seal edges by pressing with a fork.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat; fry empanadas until golden, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

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