Mexican Beef Empanadas - Chef Paul - World Food Studio

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative, while margarine is a budget-friendly option.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while all-purpose is generally more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

Cut flank steak into small cubes.

Heat a skillet until hot and add a dash of olive oil.

Add the cubed beef to the skillet.

Chop onion, garlic, and green chili (removing seeds) and add to the beef.

Season with salt, pepper, and paprika; cook until filling is ready.

In a bowl, combine flour, water, a tablespoon of olive oil, a pinch of salt, and butter; mix together.

Form the dough into a round shape and flatten with a rolling pin.

Place a spoonful of the beef filling in the center of the dough.

Fold the dough over and seal the edges with a fork.

Preheat the oven to 220 degrees Celsius (fan and grill setting).

Bake the empanadas until golden brown.

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