Gourmet Pastelillos (Meat Pies) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Gourmet Pastelillos (Meat Pies) Recipe). The unique flavor of Puerto Rican seasonings, green olives, and lean beef combine in a deep-fried pastry for a deliciously spicy turnover. Can be served small as appetizers or meal size.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 15

Yield: 15 pastelillos

Gourmet Pastelillos (Meat Pies) Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 pound extra-lean ground beef

½ onion

diced

¼ cup tomato sauce

6 large pimento-stuffed olives

diced

2 tablespoons sofrito (such as Goya®)

1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with coriander and achiote (such as Goya®)

2 small garlic cloves

minced and crushed

½ teaspoon oregano

2 (14 ounce) packages frozen empanada dough (such as Goya® discos)

vegetable oil for frying

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion tomato sauce olives sofrito sazon garlic and oregano. Bring to a simmer and cook until mixture thickens about 15 minutes.

Step 2

Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of meat mixture into the middle of a disco. Fold dough over moisten edges and press with a fork to seal. Repeat with remaining meat mixture and discos.

Step 3

Pour oil into a saucepan and heat over medium-high heat. Fry pastelillos until golden brown and bubbly about 3 minutes each. Drain on paper towels before serving.

Nutritional Information

Gourmet Pastelillos (Meat Pies) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:15

Calories: 290.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 10.8g 22%

Carbohydrates: 27.6g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 1.5g 6%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 15.8g 24%

Saturated Fat: 3.6g 18%

Cholesterol: 20.8mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 27.8IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.5mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 6%

Vitamin C: 1.3mg 2%

Folate: 4.5mcg 1%

Calcium: 5.9mg 1%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 7.5mg 3%

Potassium: 110.5mg 3%

Sodium: 735.9mg 29%

Calories From Fat: 142

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.