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Pastelitos de Carne

Flaky puff pastry turnovers filled with a savory and sweet Cuban picadillo meat mixture. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or breakfast item.

55 minMediumServes 6380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb lean ground beef, ground
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup pitted green olives with pimentos, chopped
  • 2 tbsp raisins
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
  • 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    Add 1 small diced yellow onion, 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper, and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 4 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Add 1 lb ground lean ground beef to the skillet and cook for 6 minutes, breaking it apart, until cooked through to an internal temperature of 160°F.

  4. 4

    Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1/4 cup chopped pitted green olives with pimentos, 2 tbsp raisins, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp dried oregano, then simmer for 5 minutes until liquid evaporates.

  5. 5

    Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

  6. 6

    Cut 2 thawed puff pastry sheets into rectangles and place a spoonful of filling onto one half of each rectangle.

  7. 7

    Fold pastry over filling, seal edges with a fork, brush top with 1 beaten egg, and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Pastelitos de Carne?

As written, 55 minutes: 25 of prep and 30 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 7 (20 minutes): "Fold pastry over filling, seal edges with a fork, brush top with 1 beaten egg, and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown."

What temperature do I cook Pastelitos de Carne at?

For Pastelitos de Carne, the target internal temperature is 160 F (about 70 C), given in step 3. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork. The oven is also used at 400 F (about 205 C) in step 5.

Can I use ground turkey instead of ground beef in Pastelitos de Carne?

Yes. Choose turkey that is not extra-lean and add a tablespoon of oil to the pan, because turkey has less fat and browns more slowly. Season it a little harder than you would beef. As written, the entry for Pastelitos de Carne uses 1 lb lean ground beef, ground.

Can I make Pastelitos de Carne gluten-free?

Not cleanly. 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed has no substitute that behaves the same way in this dish. If you need strictly gluten-free, start from the gluten-free appetizer collection instead.

Does Pastelitos de Carne contain eggs?

Yes: 1 egg, beaten. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Pastelitos de Carne?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 380 calories, with 14 g protein, 28 g carbohydrate and 24 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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