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16 Argentinian Canastitas

Argentinian Canastitas

Miniature dough cups are the basis for these bite-sized baskets, which can be filled with savory or sweet ingredients.
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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dessert
Cuisine: Argentinian
Keyword: Argentine Recipe, Argentinian Canastitas
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 256 kcal
16 Argentinian Canastitas

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Mini muffin tin
  • skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Knife & Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

For the dough:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
  • ¼ cup ice water

For the filling:

  • ½ lbs. ground beef
  • ½ onion, diced
  • ½ red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup green olives, chopped
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse sand.
  • Add ice water and mix until the dough comes together.
  • Roll the dough out to 1/8 inch thickness and cut out 3-inch circles. Gently press each circle into a mini muffin tin, forming a small cup.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, sauté ground beef, onion, and red bell pepper in olive oil until beef is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain any excess fat.
  • Add tomato paste, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir until combined.
  • Spoon the filling mixture into the dough cups, filling each cup about 2/3 full.
  • Top each cup with chopped olives, chopped hard-boiled egg, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust is golden brown and the filling is heated through.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before removing the canastitas from the muffin tin.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

Tips and Tricks

Make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it until ready to use.
Use a mini muffin tin with non-stick coating or grease it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
To make the filling ahead of time, store it in the refrigerator and reheat before filling the canastitas.
Use a cookie cutter or a small glass to cut out the dough circles for a more uniform size.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 237mg | Potassium: 133mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0g
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