Brazilian recipe
Classic Beef and Olive Pastel Filling
A quintessential, versatile filling perfect for homemade pastel, savoury tarts, or pastries, balancing juicy ground beef with the salty punch of green olives.
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Ingredients
400g ground beef
100g green olives, pitted and chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
Garlic cloves, to taste
Cooking oil, for sautéing
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
100g green olives, pitted and chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
Garlic cloves, to taste
Cooking oil, for sautéing
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Ground beef is widely available at local butcher shops or supermarket meat counters. Look for olives in the pantry or canned goods aisle; Spanish-style green olives are the classic choice. Onions and garlic can be found in the fresh produce section of any grocery store. Use a neutral oil like sunflower or canola for sautéing.
Preparation method
- Heat a splash of oil in a skillet or frying pan
- Sauté the onion and garlic until they are lightly golden
- Add the ground beef to the pan
- Cook the beef, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid has evaporated
- Fold the chopped olives into the cooked beef mixture
- Season with salt and black pepper to your own liking
- Stir everything together thoroughly to combine
- Remove from the heat and allow it to cool completely before using as a pastry filling
Observations
This filling is a true staple in Brazilian home cooking. The trick to getting it just right is to sweat your aromatics properly and ensure the beef is well-browned and relatively dry before folding in the olives for that signature flavour.
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