Brazilian Pastel - Easy Meat Pie Recipe

ground meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: textured vegetable protein

Chicken is leaner, while textured vegetable protein is budget-friendly.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: generic flour brands

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while generic brands can save costs.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Cut half an onion and sauté in a pan with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Add 1 pound of ground beef to the pan and cook until browned.

Mix in hard boiled eggs and green olives into the beef mixture.

Check for seasoning and adjust with more salt if needed.

Use wonton wrappers instead of homemade dough.

Place a spoonful of filling on one side of the wonton wrapper.

Wet your finger with water and seal the wonton wrapper, removing air.

Crimp the edges with a fork to secure the filling inside.

Heat vegetable oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for frying.

Carefully lower the filled wontons into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.

Remove from oil and drain on a wire rack.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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