Brazilian recipe
Homemade Baked Pastel with Ground Beef (Pastel assado)
A homemade baked pastel with a crisp shell, soft dough and seasoned ground beef filling. Great for snacks and parties.
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Ingredients
1 kg all-purpose flour
500 g vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon salt
290 ml chilled guaraná soft drink
1 kg ground beef
Salt and seasonings to taste for the beef
1 egg yolk for brushing
500 g vegetable shortening
1 teaspoon salt
290 ml chilled guaraná soft drink
1 kg ground beef
Salt and seasonings to taste for the beef
1 egg yolk for brushing
Where to find ingredients
Look for the ingredients in the flour aisle, the baking-oil section, the soft drinks shelf, the meat counter, and the eggs section at local supermarkets or neighbourhood grocery shops. For the filling, a butcher can also mince the beef for you.
Preparation method
- In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, vegetable shortening and salt
- Add the chilled guaraná soft drink little by little and mix until you have a smooth dough that holds together. Do not overwork it
- Divide the dough into portions and roll each one out to assemble the pastels, shaping discs
- Prepare the filling by mixing the ground beef with salt and your preferred seasonings. Do not cook the beef beforehand
- Place the filling on one half of each dough disc and fold over to close, forming the pastels
- Arrange the pastels on a baking sheet
- Brush the surface of each pastel with the egg yolk
- Bake in a preheated oven at high temperature (approximately 200°C)
- Bake until the pastels are golden and the dough is cooked through. To check doneness, insert a toothpick into one; if it comes out clean and the dough is baked, they are ready
Observations
Baked pastel is a classic of Brazilian cooking, a practical and tasty option for any occasion. Unlike fried pastel, this oven-baked version has a drier crust and is just as flavourful, making it ideal as a snack or appetiser at family gatherings and festive get-togethers.
This recipe uses simple ingredients and an accessible method, delivering a final result that suits every palate. The dough includes chilled guaraná soft drink, a special touch that helps keep it light and tender, while the well-seasoned ground beef filling provides the characteristic flavour.
This recipe uses simple ingredients and an accessible method, delivering a final result that suits every palate. The dough includes chilled guaraná soft drink, a special touch that helps keep it light and tender, while the well-seasoned ground beef filling provides the characteristic flavour.
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