Brazilian recipe
Minced Beef and Olive Pastry Filling (Recheio de pastel de carne com azeitona)
A classic, versatile filling ideal for pastries, pies, or savoury snacks, combining the juiciness of minced beef with the salty touch of olives.
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Ingredients
400 g minced 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 minced beef, olives, onion, garlic, oil, salt, and pepper in the fresh meat section, produce aisle, pantry shelves, and spice aisle of your local supermarket or market. If needed, choose a mild olive as a substitute for the chopped olives.
Preparation method
- Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan
- Sauté the onion and garlic until lightly golden
- Add the minced beef to the pan
- Cook the beef, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid has evaporated
- Add the chopped olives to the sautéed mixture
- 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 reliable staple in Brazilian cooking. The key to a great result is to sauté the seasonings well and make sure the beef is nicely dry and well seasoned before finishing with the olives.
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