Brazilian recipe
Minced Beef and Egg Filling for Fried Pastries
This savory ground beef and egg filling is a street-food staple in Brazil, balancing simple preparation with the comforting flavor that makes for an irresistible pastel.
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Ingredients
400g minced beef
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
Garlic, minced to taste
Oil for frying
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
Garlic, minced to taste
Oil for frying
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Minced beef (ground beef) can be found at any local butcher or supermarket meat counter. Fresh onions and garlic are available in the produce aisle of all grocery stores. Eggs for hard-boiling are a pantry staple in every local shop. Use any standard vegetable or sunflower oil for frying, available in the baking or cooking oils section of your local supermarket.
Preparation method
- Heat a splash of oil in a pan over medium heat
- Sauté the onion and garlic until they are lightly golden
- Add the minced beef to the pan
- Cook the beef, stirring well until all the moisture has evaporated
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking
- Remove from the heat and fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs
- Let the filling cool down completely before using, to keep the pastry from getting soggy or splitting
Observations
The secret to a perfect filling is getting it nice and dry so it doesn’t break the pastry dough. Make sure to brown the meat thoroughly and let the mixture cool completely before you start stuffing your pastries.
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