- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- EASY
Quick summary
“Receita Irresistível de Pastel Frito”
Ingredients
Main
- Pastel Dough: 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of oil, 1 pinch of salt.
- Filling: 300g of ground meat, 1 chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 chopped tomato, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt and pepper to taste.
- Oil for frying.
Instructions
Principal
- In a bowl, mix the flour, oil, salt, and water until a homogeneous dough is formed. Knead for a few minutes and let it rest.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet, heat the olive oil and brown the onion and garlic.
- Add the ground beef and cook until well browned.
- Incorporate the tomato, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for a few more minutes. Reserve the filling.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface until very thin.
- Cut the dough into circles or squares, placing a spoonful of the filling in the center.
- Fold the dough over, pressing the edges to seal well.
- Heat the oil in a deep skillet and fry the pastries until golden brown.
- Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve hot, accompanied by chili sauce or vinaigrette.