Ingredients for Pasteis De Carne Fried Pastries With Meat Filling
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup vegetable shortening (melted)
- ½ cup warm milk
- Hot Water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 pound ground beef
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Hard Boiled Egg
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Green Olives
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How to Make Pasteis De Carne Fried Pastries With Meat Filling
- **Prepare the Pastry:** In a large bowl, sift together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Add ½ cup vegetable shortening (melted), ½ cup warm milk, and ¼ cup warm water to the flour mixture.
- Mix until a smooth dough forms. Divide the dough into 2 equal pieces.
- **Prepare the Filling:** Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion (chopped) and 2 cloves garlic (minced) and cook for 5 minutes, until softened and golden.
- Stir in 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 pound ground beef, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Simmer for 20 minutes, or until the liquid has mostly evaporated.
- Remove from heat and stir in ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, 1 large egg (beaten), ½ cup shredded cheese (any type), and ¼ cup chopped olives.
- **Assemble the Pastries:** On a lightly floured surface, roll out each piece of dough to ⅛ inch thickness.
- Use a 4-inch cookie cutter or knife to cut out 12 circles from each piece of dough (24 total).
- Place 1 tablespoon of the meat filling onto the center of each circle.
- Moisten the edges of each circle with warm water.
- Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape, pressing the edges firmly to seal.
- **Fry the Pastries:** Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large, deep skillet to 375°F (190°C).
- Carefully fry the pastries in batches for 4-5 minutes per batch, until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm or cold. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
2g
Fat
15g
Carbs
4g
