Pastelitos de Carne y Queso Venezolanos | Receta FÁCIL y Auténtica de Un Bocado de Sabor

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is more affordable.

Mix flour and butter in a bowl until crumbly.

Add eggs and milk to the flour mixture; knead until smooth.

Let the dough rest for 30 minutes.

Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Season with cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; stir in parsley and remove from heat.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick.

Cut the dough into circles using a cutter or glass.

Place a spoonful of the beef mixture and a piece of cheese on one half of each circle.

Fold the dough over to create a half-moon shape; seal edges with a fork.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry the pastelitos in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove and drain on paper towels before serving.

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