Pastel de Carne (Brazilian Beef Pastry)

Method

1. 1
   • wheat flour 500 g
   • water 1¾ dl
   • salt to taste

   Make and rest the dough — Mix the flour, oil, salt, and water into a smooth dough. Knead briefly, then rest covered for 20 minutes.

2. 2
   • ground beef 400 g
   • onion 1
   • garlic 2
   • green bell pepper 1

   Brown the beef filling — Meanwhile, sauté the onion, garlic, and bell pepper until soft, then add the ground beef and cook until browned.

   ⏱10 min
3. 3
   • tomato 2
   • tomato paste 2 tbsp
   • paprika 1 tsp

   Thicken the filling — Stir in the tomato, tomato paste, and paprika, and cook for a few minutes until the filling thickens. Season and let cool.

4. 4

   Fill and seal the pastries — Roll the dough thin, cut into rectangles, spoon filling onto half of each, fold over, and seal the edges firmly.

5. 5

   Fry until golden — Deep-fry in hot oil for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and blistered. Drain and serve hot.

   ⏱10 min