Best 3 Pasteis De Carne Savory Meat Puffs Recipes
Are you craving a savory and delectable treat that combines the richness of meat with the flaky layers of pastry? Look no further than the Portuguese delicacy known as "pasteis de carne." These savory meat puffs are a symphony of flavors, featuring a juicy and flavorful filling wrapped in a delicate and crispy pastry. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a culinary journey to create the perfect pasteis de carne can be an exciting and rewarding experience. In this article, we'll guide you through a step-by-step process to help you master the art of creating these irresistible meat puffs, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of savory goodness.
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PASTELITOS DE CARNE (PUFF PASTRY WITH MEAT FILLING)
Pastelitos de Carne are delicious flaky buttery puff pastry meat pies filled with a savory and hyper tasty Carne Molida (Puerto Rican Picadillo) and baked to golden perfection. Serve with a side of hot sauce and hot peppers if you like.
Provided by Mexican Appetizers and More
Categories Appetizer Breakfast Snack
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Follow recipe instructions from my carne molida post.Let meat cool.Note: Although my carne molida recipe calls for potatoes and sofrito, these two can be excluded from the carne molida you make for this dish. You will still end up with delicious picadillo.
- Unfold puff pastry sheet and with a rolling pin roll out to an 1/8 of thinness.Then using a biscuit cutter or cup, cut circles.Brush circles with egg wash.
- Add a tablespoon or more to center of circles.Top with another circle and press down with your fingers all around circle.Brush the tops with egg wash again.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden brown.Serve with hot sauce and hot peppers. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 g, Calories 449 kcal, Carbohydrate 36 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 31 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 203 mg, Fiber 1 g
PASTELITOS DE CARNE (CUBAN BEEF PASTRIES)
Steps:
- Make the simple syrup. In a small saucepan, stir granulated sugar and water together. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to low to simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Set aside.
- Thaw the puff pastry according to package directions, usually about 20-30 minutes. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400ºF.
- Unfold both pastry sheets and cut each sheet into 9 circles using the rim of a glass cup or a biscuit cutter.
- Place a tablespoon of the picadillo filling in the center of each dough circle. Cover with another dough circle on top.
- Gently seal the edges of the dough circles together using a fork or by pressing down with your fingers. Brush egg wash on each pastry to get that flaky crust.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove the pastries from the oven and lightly brush the pastries with simple syrup. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 pastry, Calories 332 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 23 g, Sugar 1 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 144 mg, Fiber 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 16 g
PASTEIS DE CARNE (FRIED PASTRIES WITH MEAT FILLING)
These sound delicious, this is posted by request via email for "Rachel", they sound so good I may try them myself soon. From "Latin American Cooking, A treasury of recipes from the South American countries, Mexico and the Caribbean" Susan Bensusan.
Provided by Derf2440
Categories Savory Pies
Time 2h55m
Yield 24 pastries
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- To prepare the pastry, sift the flour and salt into a bowl.
- Add the melted shortening and warm milk and water.
- Mix to a smooth dough and cut into 2 pieces.
- To prepare the filling, heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and garlic and fry for 5 minutes until soft and golden.
- Add the tomatoes, ground beef and salt.
- Simmer for 20 minutes until almost dry.
- Remove from the heat.
- Add the chopped parsley, egg, cheese and olives and mix well.
- To assemble pastries, roll out the pastry on a floured board to 1/8 inch thickness.
- Cut 12, 4 inch circles from each piece, 24 circles.
- Place 1 tablespoon filling on each circle and moisten around the edge with warm water.
- Fold over and seal the edges well.
- Deep fry in preheated 375f degree oil for 4 to 5 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Remove with slotted spoon and drain on absorbent paper towel.
- The pastries are also delicious cold and make good picnic fare.
- They may also be made without the ground beef.
- Variation to replace ground beef, use finely chopped ham, chopped chicken, or shrimp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.4, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 3.1, Cholesterol 23.2, Sodium 192.9, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.6, Protein 6.2
Tips:
- Use a sharp knife to cut the meat into small pieces to ensure even cooking.
- The dough should be pliable and easy to work with; if it's too dry, add more water; if it's too sticky, add more flour.
- Roll out the dough thinly to ensure the meat filling is adequately encased.
- Brush the pastries with egg wash before baking to give them a golden brown crust.
- Bake the pastries at a high temperature (400°F) for a short time to ensure the pastry is crispy and the meat filling is cooked through.
- Serve the pastries hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Pasteis de Carne are a delicious and versatile snack or appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their savory meat filling and crispy pastry crust, these pastries are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you're making them for a party or a simple family meal, Pasteis de Carne are a great way to enjoy the flavors of Portuguese cuisine.
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