Brazilian recipe
Brazilian Ground Beef and Olive Filling (Recheio de Pastel)
A classic, versatile savory filling perfect for pastéis, hand pies, or savory pastries, balancing juicy ground beef with the salty bite of green olives.
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Ingredients
400g ground beef
100g pitted green olives, chopped
1 onion, finely diced
Garlic cloves, minced to taste
Vegetable oil for sautéing
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
100g pitted green olives, chopped
1 onion, finely diced
Garlic cloves, minced to taste
Vegetable oil for sautéing
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Where to find ingredients
Ground beef is standard in any butcher shop or supermarket meat aisle. For the olives, look for 'pitted green olives' (manzanilla or similar) in the canned goods or jarred vegetable aisle of your local grocery store. If you have access to an international or Latin grocer, you can find specific brands of Brazilian-style olives there, but standard supermarket green olives work perfectly for this recipe.
Preparation method
- Heat a splash of oil in a skillet over medium heat
- Sauté the onion and garlic until they are lightly golden
- Add the ground beef to the pan
- Cook the beef, stirring occasionally, until all the liquid has evaporated and the meat is browned
- Stir in the chopped olives
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference
- Mix everything well to combine the flavors
- Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool completely before using it as a filling
Observations
This filling is a kitchen staple across Brazil. The secret to the perfect result is sautéing your aromatics thoroughly and ensuring the beef is well-browned and moisture-free before adding the final touch of olives.
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