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Ingredients
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- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Egg, yolk only
- 2 Tablespoons Butter, softened (salted or unsalted)
- ⅓ cup Water, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 lb Ground Beef (90% Lean)
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil
- 2 Cloves Garlic, minced (or 2 teaspoons garlic powder)
- 2 Scallions, sliced thin
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 tablespoon Cumin Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
- Water (for sealing the pastel edges)
- Oil for frying (Soybean Oil recommended)
Instructions
- Sift the all-purpose flour into a bowl and make a well.
- Add egg yolk and butter, mix in water gradually until combined.
- Knead the dough for about 4-5 minutes, cover, and let it rest for 1 hour.
- Cook ground beef in olive oil, add spices, and let the mixture cool.
- Roll out the dough and cut into squares.
- Fill each square with beef mixture, seal edges with water, and crimp.
- Heat oil to 360°F-375°F and fry pastels until golden brown.
Notes
Ensure oil temperature is correct for a crispy texture.
Avoid overfilling pastels for proper sealing and cooking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg