Description
Crispy Brazilian pastels filled with a savory and well-seasoned ground beef mixture, offering a perfect balance of crunch and juicy flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (450 g) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 package pre-made pastry dough (12–15 pieces)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet and cook onion until soft.
- Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart.
- Season with paprika, salt, and pepper, then let cool.
- Place filling on dough pieces and fold over to seal.
- Crimp edges firmly with a fork.
- Heat oil to 175°C and fry pastels until golden and crispy.
- Remove and drain on paper towels before serving.
Notes
- Ensure filling is cooled before assembling.
- Seal edges היטghtly to prevent leaks.
- Do not overcrowd frying oil.
- Best served hot and crispy.
- Can be baked for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastel
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
