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Medium 37 min~228 kcal 4/10
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Pastelillos de Picadillo
Crisp Puerto Rican hand pies filled with spiced beef, tomato, olives, and cumin, fried until golden.
Medium⏱️ 48 min📖 1 min readServes 8~360 kcal🇵🇷 Puerto Rican🌍 Full translation
30 min prep 18 min cook
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 48 min- Prep30 min
- Cooking18 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 3 cup(~600 ml) Flour
- 60 g Butter
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Water
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Salt
For the filling
- 400 g Ground beef
- 1 Onion
- 2 clove Garlic
- 0.5 cup(~100 ml) Tomato sauce
- 0.3 cup(~60 ml) Green olives
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cumin
Kenar için
- 1 Egg
For frying
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Knead the flour, butter, water, and salt together, then rest the dough for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 2
Saute the onion and garlic for 4 minutes, add the ground beef, and cook for 7 minutes.
11 min11:00 - 3
Add the tomato sauce, olives, and cumin, then thicken the filling for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 4
Roll the dough into rounds, add the filling, brush egg on the edge, and seal.
- 5
Fry the pastelillos in 175°C oil for 4 minutes, until golden.
4 min04:00 - 6
Transfer them to paper towels and rest for 5 minutes so the inner steam does not soften the pastry.
5 min05:00
💡 Tip: Let the filling cool before adding it to the dough; hot filling can make the edges open.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve pastelillos on an appetizer plate with hot sauce and lime wedges.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Iron
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~360
kcal calories
17
g protein
38
g carbs
15
g fat
Protein 19%Carbs 43%Fat 38%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Gluten
- Milk
- Egg
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Pastelillos de Picadillo make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Pastelillos de Picadillo take?
Prep 30 minutes, cooking 18 minutes; 48 minutes in total.Is Pastelillos de Picadillo difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Pastelillos de Picadillo have?
Approximately 360 kcal per serving. Protein: 17g, carbs: 38g, fat: 15g.Which allergens does Pastelillos de Picadillo contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Pastelillos de Picadillo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Puerto Rican cuisine.How many ingredients does Pastelillos de Picadillo need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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