How To Make Gourmet Pastelillos (Meat Pies)
What better way to get you in a happy mood than having a slice of pie? These baked dishes are perfect for those who can’t get enough of flaky pastries. From an apple variant to a lemon meringue, these pies pastries recipes will satisfy your pie and pastry cravings.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 sheets of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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In a skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
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Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the onion is softened.
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Stir in the cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for another minute to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Remove the skillet from heat and let the meat mixture cool slightly.
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Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Use a round cutter to cut out circles from the pastry sheets.
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Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each pastry circle, leaving a small border around the edges.
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Fold the pastry over to enclose the filling and seal the edges with a fork.
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Place the pastelillos onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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Brush the tops of the pastelillos with the beaten egg wash.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastelillos are golden brown and crisp.
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Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 482kcal
- Total Fat : 33g
- Saturated Fat : 12g
- Cholesterol : 154mg
- Sodium : 316mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 27g
- Dietary Fiber : 1g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 19g
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