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Pastelillos Meat Pies Recipe

Delicious meat-filled pastries, perfect for any occasion.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 package Empanada Dough Discs
  • to taste Salt and Pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 2. In a skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned.
  3. 3. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened.
  4. 4. Stir in cumin, paprika, and tomato sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. 5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Let the mixture cool.
  6. 6. Roll out empanada dough discs. Place a spoonful of meat mixture in the center of each disc.
  7. 7. Fold the dough over and seal the edges with a fork.
  8. 8. Place pastelillos on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Meat Pies, Pastelillos
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