Pasteis De Carne (fried Pastries With Meat Filling) Recipe

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Pasteis De Carne (fried Pastries With Meat Filling)
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. To prepare the pastry, sift the flour and salt into a bowl.
  2. Add the melted shortening and warm milk and water.
  3. Mix to a smooth dough and cut into 2 pieces.
  4. To prepare the filling, heat the oil in a frying pan, add the onion and garlic and fry for 5 minutes until soft and golden.
  5. Add the tomatoes, ground beef and salt.
  6. Simmer for 20 minutes until almost dry.
  7. Remove from the heat.
  8. Add the chopped parsley, egg, cheese and olives and mix well.
  9. To assemble pastries, roll out the pastry on a floured board to 1/8 inch thickness.
  10. Cut 12, 4 inch circles from each piece, 24 circles.
  11. Place 1 tablespoon filling on each circle and moisten around the edge with warm water.
  12. Fold over and seal the edges well.
  13. Deep fry in preheated 375f degree oil for 4 to 5 minutes until golden and crisp.
  14. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on absorbent paper towel.
  15. The pastries are also delicious cold and make good picnic fare.
  16. They may also be made without the ground beef.
  17. Variation to replace ground beef, use finely chopped ham, chopped chicken, or shrimp.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1368.27 Kcal (5729 kJ)
Calories from fat 718.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 79.84g 123%
Cholesterol 123.2mg 41%
Sodium 3678.8mg 153%
Potassium 749.16mg 16%
Total Carbs 121.54g 41%
Sugars 6.8g 27%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g 55%
Protein 43.64g 87%
Vitamin C 9mg 15%
Iron 9.6mg 53%
Calcium 538.4mg 54%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 280 Kcal (1172 kJ)
Calories from fat 147.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.34g 123%
Cholesterol 25.21mg 41%
Sodium 752.81mg 153%
Potassium 153.3mg 16%
Total Carbs 24.87g 41%
Sugars 1.39g 27%
Dietary Fiber 2.82g 55%
Protein 8.93g 87%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 15%
Iron 2mg 53%
Calcium 110.2mg 54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 33.2
    Points
  • 37
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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