Brazilian recipe
Minced Meat and Olive Filling for Pastries (Recheio de pastel de carne com azeitona)
A classic, versatile filling perfect for pastries, pies, or savory snacks, balancing succulent ground meat with the savory kick of olives.
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Ingredients
400g minced meat
100g pitted and chopped olives
1 onion, finely chopped
Garlic cloves to taste
Oil for frying
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
100g pitted and chopped olives
1 onion, finely chopped
Garlic cloves to taste
Oil for frying
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find these staples at local markets or supermarkets like Shoprite, Chipiku Stores, or local neighborhood greengrocers. If you cannot find specific ground beef, you can substitute it with finely minced stewing steak.
Preparation method
- Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan
- Sauté the onion and garlic until lightly golden
- Add the minced meat to the pan
- Cook the meat, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid has evaporated
- Stir the chopped olives into the mixture
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference
- Mix everything thoroughly
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool completely before using as a filling
Observations
This filling is a true kitchen staple. The secret to a great result is sautéing the aromatics thoroughly and ensuring the meat is well-browned and dry before finishing with the olives.
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