Pastel de Carne

Name: Pastel de Carne
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 small yellow onion, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 lb ground beef; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 cup pitted green olives, chopped; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 12 sheets pastel dough wrappers; 2 cups vegetable oil

Crispy fried pastry envelopes packed with seasoned ground beef, green olives, and fresh herbs. A quintessential Brazilian street snack that delivers a satisfying crunch.

35 minMediumServes 4410 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb ground beef
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup pitted green olives, chopped
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
12 sheets pastel dough wrappers
2 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1

Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2

Add 1 small finely diced yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3 minutes until soft.
3

Add 1 lb ground beef and 1 tsp salt, breaking up meat and cooking for 6 to 8 minutes until browned and an internal temperature reaches 160°F.
4

Stir in 1/4 cup chopped pitted green olives and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, then remove the filling from heat to cool completely.
5

Spoon filling onto center of 12 sheets pastel dough wrappers, fold in half, and press edges with a fork to seal.
6

Heat 2 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F and fry dough parcels in batches for 2 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Questions

How long does Pastel de Carne keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Pastel de Carne?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Vinagrete (Brazilian Tomato Onion Relish) sauce
Guarana Limeade Spritz drink
Caipirinha drink

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