Leftover Meat? PASTEL aka Empanada, Brazilian Street Food Recipe!

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often cheaper.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Tofu provides a similar texture, while chickpeas are cost-effective.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in fat, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, butter, and salt until crumbly.

Gradually add water and knead until a smooth dough forms; let it rest for 30 minutes.

In a skillet, cook chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped green olives, hard-boiled eggs, cheese, black pepper, and parsley; mix well and remove from heat.

Roll out the dough on a floured surface until thin.

Cut the dough into circles, about 5 inches in diameter.

Place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.

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

Brush the tops with egg wash for a golden finish.

Arrange the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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