20-Min Crispy Beef Pastel
Paper-thin pastry pockets filled with spiced ground beef, pan-fried until golden and shattering. Brazilian street-food energy in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 18g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Brown ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.
Step 2
Add diced onion and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 3
Stir in cumin, hot sauce, and olives. Remove from heat and cool for 1 minute.
Step 4
Spoon 1 tbsp filling onto the center of each wrapper. Fold in half and seal edges by pressing with a wet fork.
Step 5
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, ~90 seconds. Working in batches, fry pastels until deep golden brown, ~90 seconds per side.
Step 6
Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve hot with lime wedges if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon
- fork for sealing
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