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These are crispy fried stuffed turnovers (empanada-style) — golden outside, juicy inside 🤤

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🥟 Crispy Fried Stuffed Turnovers

Ingredients (10–12 pieces)

For the filling:

• 300 g ground meat (beef or chicken)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp cumin (optional)
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley or cilantro
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese

For the dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp oil
• ¾ cup warm water (approx.)

For frying:

• Vegetable oil (enough for deep or shallow frying)

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the dough

1. Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
2. Add oil and warm water gradually.
3. Knead until soft and smooth.
4. Cover and let rest 20 minutes.

2️⃣ Prepare the filling

1. Heat oil in a pan.
2. Sauté onion until soft.
3. Add ground meat, spices, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook until meat is done and moisture evaporates.
5. Turn off heat, mix in parsley.
6. Let cool, then add cheese.

3️⃣ Assemble

1. Roll dough thin.
2. Cut circles (8–10 cm).
3. Place meat filling in the center.
4. Add a small spoon of cheese.
5. Fold into half-moon shape.
6. Seal edges with fingers or fork.

4️⃣ Fry

1. Heat oil to medium-high.
2. Fry turnovers until golden and crispy on both sides.
3. Drain on paper towels.

Tips

✔ Don’t overfill

✔ Seal edges well to avoid leaks

✔ Can be baked at 190°C (375°F) for 20–25 min

✔ Freeze before frying for later use