Beef & Cheese Empanadas

Name: Beef & Cheese Empanadas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: olive oil; ground beef; taco seasoning; salt; taco sauce; reduced fat Mexican cheese; nacho cheese; diced green chiles; empanada dough discs

15 mins prepServes 5

These Beef & Cheese Empanadas are perfect for weight loss while satisfying your cravings. Each serving contains 546 calories with a balanced macro profile including 33g of protein and 19g of fat. Made with ground beef, reduced fat cheese, and spiced with taco seasoning, these empanadas can be a healthy yet delicious meal option. They can be easily prepared using an air fryer for a quick and healthy treatment.

5 servings

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1: Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a pan over medium heat.

2: Add 1 pound of ground beef and cook until browned.

3: Stir in 1/2 tablespoon taco seasoning and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

4: Mix in 1/4 cup taco sauce, 42 grams of reduced fat Mexican cheese, 1/4 cup nacho cheese, and 30 grams of diced green chiles (if using).

5: Prepare 10 empanada dough discs.

6: Fill each disc with the beef mixture and fold to seal.

7: Air fry at 400 degrees for 15 minutes until golden brown.

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