Brazilian recipe
Beef and Olive Pastel Filling (Recheio de pastel de carne com azeitona)
A classic, versatile filling ideal for pastels, pies, or savory snacks, combining the juiciness of ground beef with the salty touch of olives.
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Ingredients
400 g ground beef
100 g chopped olives
1 onion, chopped
Garlic cloves, to taste
Oil for sautéing
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
100 g chopped olives
1 onion, chopped
Garlic cloves, to taste
Oil for sautéing
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Where to find ingredients
Look for the ground beef, onions, garlic, and olives in the fresh produce and meat sections of local supermarkets or grocery shops. Oil, salt, and pepper are usually in the pantry aisle. If needed, use green olives as a substitute for olives.
Preparation method
- Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan.
- Sauté the onion and garlic until lightly golden.
- Add the ground beef to the pan.
- Cook the meat, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid has evaporated.
- Add the chopped olives to the sauté.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix everything very well.
- Remove from the heat and let it cool completely before using as a filling.
Observations
This filling is a versatile staple in Brazilian cooking. The key to great results is to sauté the seasonings well and make sure the meat is very dry and well seasoned before finishing with the olives.
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