Pastelitos Salvadoreños

Name: Pastelitos Salvadoreños
Prep time: PT45 minutes
Cook time: PT20 minutes
Total time: PT1 hour 5 minutes
Yield: 12
Cuisine: El Salvador
Ingredients: 3 cups All-purpose flour; 1/2 cup Vegetable shortening; 1 large Egg; 1/2 cup Cold water (approximately); 1 tsp Salt; 1 lb Ground beef; 1 medium Onion (finely chopped); 3 minced Garlic cloves; 1/2 cup Tomato sauce; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 1 tsp Cumin; 1/2 tsp Oregano; to taste Salt and black pepper; 2 medium Potatoes (boiled and mashed); for frying Vegetable oil

Crispy, savory turnovers filled with seasoned ground meat and vegetables, often served with curtido and salsa roja. A popular street food and appetizer.

준비 시간45 minutes

조리 시간20 minutes

총 시간1 hour 5 minutes

1회 제공량12

난이도Medium

원본· Feb 8

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👨‍🍳 조리법

1
For the dough: In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Whisk egg with cold water and gradually add to flour mixture, mixing until a dough forms. Knead briefly on a floured surface until smooth. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
2
For the filling: In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat. Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened. Stir in tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. Stir in mashed potatoes until well combined. Let the filling cool completely.
3
Divide the dough into 12 equal portions. Roll each portion into a thin circle (about 6 inches in diameter).
4
Place a generous spoonful of filling on one half of each dough circle. Moisten the edges with water and fold the other half over, pressing to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork.
5
Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (175°C). Carefully fry the pastelitos in batches until golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
6
Remove pastelitos with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with curtido and salsa roja.

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✓Ensure the filling is completely cool before assembling to prevent the dough from becoming soggy.
✓Don't overcrowd the skillet when frying; this will lower the oil temperature and result in greasy pastelitos.
✓For a spicier filling, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or finely chopped jalapeño.

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Vegetarian filling: Use a mixture of finely chopped vegetables like carrots, peas, potatoes, and corn.
Cheese filling: Combine shredded cheese (like mozzarella or Monterey Jack) with a bit of corn or finely chopped jalapeño.
Baked pastelitos: For a lighter version, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.