DARLENE THE GOURMET DIVA’S

PASTELITOS DE CARNE

SAVORY DOMINICAN STYLE MEAT PATTIES

Yields: 20 Small or 10 large pastelitos)

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INGREDIENTS:

Pastry:

·         1Pack 10 ct (Pastry discs) thawed (cut discs in half to make 20 bite sized)

Frying of Pastelitos:

·         1 ½ to 2 Cups: Canola or Peanut Oil

Meat Filling:

·         1 lb ground meat (beef or turkey)
1 large onion diced

·         1Tbsp EVOO or Canola Oil

·         1 Tbsp Darlene’s Dry Rub Seasoning (or dry rub seasoning of choice) (see Blog)

·         2 Garlic cloves minced

·         1 Small can tomato sauce or 1 Tbsp of tomato paste

·         1/4 cup dry white wine

·         Chopped Pimiento stuffed olives (no seeds)

·         Raisins (1 small box)

·         1 Tbsp Darlene’s Sautéed marinade (or marinade of choice)(see Blog)

Darlene The Gourmet Diva Says:

Meat:

1.      Pre-heat large skillet

2.      Add oil

3.      In large bowl combine: meat, onions, seasoning, garlic, and marinade

4.      Pour meat in skillet

5.      Brown meat (Over medium to high heat) stirring occasionally

6.      Reduce heat to medium low
Add the tomato paste/sauce and wine.

7.      Allow meat to simmer

8.      Add pimento stuffed olives to meat mixture

9.      Add raisins

10.  Taste to ensure seasoning does not require adjusting

11.  Turn off and set aside

12.  REMOVE EXCESS FAT FROM MEAT

Stuffing Each Pastelito:

1. If making 20 smaller pastelitos slice each disc in half
2. Flour area where pastelitos will be prepared
3. Roll out pastry dough (using rolling pin or any glass bottle (make sure its dry)
4. Add 2TBPS of meat filling in center of each pastry dough NO JUICES FROM MEAT
5. For smaller pastries add 1 heaping TBSP of filling fold pastry and seal edges pressuring down with a fork
6. Heat oil in deep fryer or frying pan
7. Once oil is hot
8. Carefully start to place pastries in oil
9. Fry until golden brown on both sides
10. Lay on napkin or parchment paper
11. Enjoy as an appetizer or have 2 regular sized pastelito with your beverage choice for lunch