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Medium 37 min~228 kcal 4/10
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Venezuelan Pastelitos
Crisp Venezuelan pastries filled with seasoned beef and cheese, fried until golden and flaky.
Medium⏱️ 1 hr📖 1 min readServes 8~335 kcal🇻🇪 Venezuelan🌍 Full translation
40 min prep 20 min cook
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Timeline
Total 1 h- Prep40 min
- Cooking20 min
Ingredients
8 servings
Quick:
For the dough
- 3.5 cup(~700 ml) Flour
- 1 Egg
- 60 g Butter
- 0.8 cup(~160 ml) Water
General
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
For the filling
- 350 g Ground beef
- 180 g White cheese
- 1 Dry onion
- 0.5 tsp(~2.5 ml) Cumin
For frying
- 2 cup(~400 ml) Vegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Knead the flour, egg, butter, water, and salt into a smooth dough.
- 2
Rest the dough for 20 minutes.
20 min20:00 - 3
Chop the onion and saute it with the ground beef for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 4
Add cumin and salt, cool the filling, then mix in the cheese.
- 5
Roll the dough thinly, cut into squares, add filling, and close into triangles.
- 6
Fry the pastelitos in hot oil for 4 minutes, until golden.
4 min04:00 - 7
Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
💡 Tip: Do not add the cheese to hot ground beef; it melts and wets the dough, while a cool filling closes more cleanly.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve pastelitos as a snack with avocado sauce, tomato salsa, and lime wedges.
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- Iron
- Calcium
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Nutrition (per serving)
~335
kcal calories
14
g protein
38
g carbs
14
g fat
Protein 17%Carbs 46%Fat 37%
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 Venezuelan Pastelitos make?
This recipe serves 8.How long does Venezuelan Pastelitos take?
Prep 40 minutes, cooking 20 minutes; 60 minutes in total.Is Venezuelan Pastelitos difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Venezuelan Pastelitos have?
Approximately 335 kcal per serving. Protein: 14g, carbs: 38g, fat: 14g.Which allergens does Venezuelan Pastelitos contain?
This recipe contains Gluten, Milk, Egg. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Venezuelan Pastelitos belong to?
This recipe belongs to Venezuelan cuisine.How many ingredients does Venezuelan Pastelitos need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.
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