Brazilian recipe
Ground Beef and Olive Filling for Pastries (Recheio de pastel de carne com azeitona)
A classic and versatile savoury filling, perfect for pastries, pies, or turnovers, blending juicy ground beef with the briny bite of olives.
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Ingredients
400g ground beef
100g chopped olives
1 onion, finely diced
Garlic cloves to taste
Cooking oil for sautéing
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
100g chopped olives
1 onion, finely diced
Garlic cloves to taste
Cooking oil for sautéing
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find fresh ground beef and garlic at local butchers or the meat department of supermarkets. Olives are available in the canned or jarred goods aisle of any local grocery store.
Preparation method
- Heat a drizzle of oil in a saucepan.
- Sauté the onion and garlic until they are lightly golden.
- Add the ground beef to the pan.
- Cook the meat, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid has evaporated.
- Stir the chopped olives into the beef mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Mix everything together well.
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely before using as a filling.
Observations
This savoury filling is a staple in the Brazilian kitchen. The secret to a perfect result is to sauté the aromatics thoroughly and ensure the meat is well-seasoned and dry before folding in the olives at the very end.
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