Brazilian recipe
Classic Beef and Egg Pastel Filling
This ground beef and hard-boiled egg filling is a staple of Brazilian street markets, balancing convenience and soulful flavor for an irresistible homemade snack.
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Ingredients
400g ground beef
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 onion, finely diced
Garlic, minced to taste
Vegetable oil, for frying
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 onion, finely diced
Garlic, minced to taste
Vegetable oil, for frying
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find ground beef at any local butcher or supermarket meat counter; ask for a standard lean-to-fat ratio. Hard-boiled eggs and aromatics like onions and garlic are pantry staples available in any produce section. If you are preparing this abroad, local markets often carry 'minced beef' which serves the purpose perfectly. No specialized stores are required for these basic components.
Preparation method
- Heat a splash of oil in a frying pan
- Sauté the onion and garlic until they are lightly golden
- Add the ground beef to the pan
- Cook the beef, stirring well until all the moisture has evaporated
- Season with salt and black pepper to your liking
- Take the pan off the heat and fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs
- Allow the filling to cool down entirely before using, which prevents the dough from getting soggy or splitting
Observations
For a perfect, mess-free experience, your filling needs to be nice and dry so it doesn't break the dough when you deep-fry. The trick is to cook the mince thoroughly and let it cool completely before you start stuffing your pastries.
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