Pasteis De Carne (Fried Pastries With Meat Filling)

Name: Pasteis De Carne (Fried Pastries With Meat Filling)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pastry; 3 cups flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 10 tablespoons shortening, melted to lukewarm; 1/2 cup milk, mixed with; 1/2 cup hot water; Filling; 2 tablespoons oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic, smashed; 2 tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped; 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped; 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, chopped; 8 green olives, chopped; oil (for deep frying)

Servings: persons

Pastry
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
10 tablespoons shortening, melted to lukewarm
1/2 cup milk, mixed with
1/2 cup hot water
Filling
2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, smashed
2 tomatoes, peeled,seeded and chopped
1 lb ground beef
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, chopped
8 green olives, chopped
oil (for deep frying)

1
To prepare the pastry, sift the flour and salt into a bowl.
2
Add the melted shortening and warm milk and water.
3
Mix to a smooth dough and cut into 2 pieces.
4
To prepare the filling, heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and garlic and fry for 5 minutes until soft and golden.
5
Add the tomatoes, ground beef and salt.
6
Simmer for 20 minutes until almost dry.
7
Remove from the heat.
8
Add the chopped parsley, egg, cheese and olives and mix well.
9
To assemble pastries, roll out the pastry on a floured board to 1/8 inch thickness.
10
Cut 12, 4 inch circles from each piece, 24 circles.
11
Place 1 tablespoon filling on each circle and moisten around the edge with warm water.
12
Fold over and seal the edges well.
13
Deep fry in preheated 375f degree oil for 4 to 5 minutes until golden and crisp.
14
Remove with slotted spoon and drain on absorbent paper towel.
15
The pastries are also delicious cold and make good picnic fare.
16
They may also be made without the ground beef.
17
Variation to replace ground beef, use finely chopped ham, chopped chicken, or shrimp.

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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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pastry, 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 10 tablespoons shortening, melted to lukewarm, and more.

Yes, Pasteis De Carne (Fried Pastries With Meat Filling) 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!