Irresistible Gourmet Meat Pies: A Divine Delight!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
15
Yield:
15 pastelillos

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonsextra-virgin olive oil

  • 1poundextra-lean ground beef

  • ½onion, diced

  • ¼cuptomato sauce

  • 6large pimento-stuffed olives, diced

  • 2tablespoonssofrito (such as Goya)

  • 1(1.41 ounce) packagesazòn seasoning with coriander and achiote (such as Goya)

  • 2smallgarlic cloves, minced and crushed

  • ½teaspoonoregano

  • 2(14 ounce) packagesfrozen empanada dough (such as Goya discos)

  • 4cupsvegetable oil, or as needed for frying

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in hot oil until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in onion, tomato sauce, olives, sofrito, sazòn, garlic, and oregano. Bring to a simmer and cook until mixture is thickened, about 15 minutes.

  2. Spoon 1 heaping tablespoon meat mixture into the middle of a disco. Moisten the edges, fold dough to form a half-moon, and press with a fork to seal. Repeat with remaining meat mixture and discos.

  3. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Working in batches, fry pastelillos in hot oil until golden brown and bubbly, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels before serving.

Editor’s Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe15
Calories290
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
16g
20%
Saturated Fat
4g
18%
Cholesterol
21mg
7%
Sodium
736mg
32%
Total Carbohydrate
28g
10%
Dietary Fiber
2g
5%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
11g
22%
Vitamin C
1mg
1%
Calcium
6mg
0%
Iron
1mg
4%
Potassium
111mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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