Brazilian recipe
Minced Beef and Olive Filling for Pastries
A classic and versatile savoury filling, perfect for pastries, pies, or snacks, combining succulent minced beef with the salty tang of olives.
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Ingredients
400g minced beef
100g pitted olives, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
Garlic cloves to taste
Cooking oil for frying
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
100g pitted olives, chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
Garlic cloves to taste
Cooking oil for frying
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Minced beef and fresh produce like onions and garlic are available at local markets and supermarkets in Port Moresby or provincial stores. Canned or jarred olives are found in the pantry staples aisle of larger grocery stores.
Preparation method
- Heat a splash of cooking oil in a pan
- Sauté the onion and garlic until lightly golden
- Add the minced beef to the pan
- Cook the meat, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid has evaporated
- Add the chopped olives to the meat mixture
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference
- Mix everything thoroughly
- Remove from the heat and allow it to cool completely before using as a filling
Observations
This filling is a kitchen staple. The secret to a perfect result is to sauté the aromatics well and ensure the meat is dry and well-seasoned before finishing with the olives.
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