Pastechis (Antillean Meat Turnovers) Recipe

Name: Pastechis (Antillean Meat Turnovers)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: pastechi pastry dough (recipe posted separately); 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 green pepper, chopped; 1 stalk celery, diced; 1 tablespoon parsley; 1 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 piece hot pepper or 3 -5 drops Tabasco sauce; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 lb ground beef, seasoned with; salt; pepper; nutmeg; curry; 1 bouillon cube; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/4 cup capers (optional); 1/4 cup stuffed olives, chopped; 1/2 cup raisins; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

Servings: persons

pastechi pastry dough (recipe posted separately)
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 green pepper, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
1 tablespoon parsley
1 large tomatoes, chopped
1 piece hot pepper or 3 -5 drops Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 lb ground beef, seasoned with
salt
pepper
nutmeg
curry
1 bouillon cube
1 teaspoon cumin
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup capers (optional)
1/4 cup stuffed olives, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

1
Saute vegetables in oil.
2
Add beef and cook until well done.
3
Add bouillon cube, cumin, tomato paste and if necessary, a little water.
4
Stir to mix ingredients.
5
Simmer until bouillon cube is dissolved.
6
Add remaining ingredients.
7
You can do a taste test and make filling as spicy as desired.
8
Place 1 generous teaspoon of filling on round of Pastechi Pastry.
9
Fold rounds in half.
10
Seal and crimp edges.
11
Fry in hot oil till golden brown.
12
Drain on paper towels.
13
Serve warm!
14
(We like to dip our pastechis in ketchup, but they're yummy plain too!).

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: pastechi pastry dough (recipe posted separately), 1 large onion, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 green pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pastechis (Antillean Meat Turnovers) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pastechis (Antillean Meat Turnovers)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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