Brazilian recipe
Ground Beef and Olive Filling for Pastries (Recheio de pastel de carne com azeitona)
A classic and versatile filling, perfect for savory pastries, pies, or snacks, blending succulent ground beef with the briny bite of olives.
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Ingredients
400g ground beef
100g chopped olives
1 chopped onion
Garlic cloves to taste
Cooking oil for sautéing
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
100g chopped olives
1 chopped onion
Garlic cloves to taste
Cooking oil for sautéing
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
You can find these ingredients at local supermarkets or neighbourhood butchers. If 'requeijão' or specific Brazilian cheeses are requested in other recipes, they can often be substituted with cream cheese or mild white cheeses, though for this specific recipe, no special substitutions are required.
Preparation method
- Heat a drizzle of oil in a pan
- Sauté the onion and garlic until lightly golden
- Add the ground beef to the pan
- Cook the meat, stirring occasionally, until all liquid has evaporated
- Add the chopped olives to 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 culinary staple in Brazil. The secret to an excellent result lies in properly sautéing the aromatics and ensuring the meat is well-browned and moisture-free before finishing with the olives.
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