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Salvadoran Pastelitos Recipe

Salvadoran Pastelitos

I'm Laurel and todays top is a Salvadoran Pastelitos recipe.
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5 from 1 vote
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Salvadoran
Keyword: Salvadoran Pastelitos Recipe
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 330 kcal
Salvadoran Pastelitos Recipe

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Tortilla press or rolling pin
  • Fork
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of corn masa dough
  • 1/2 cup of vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup of warm water
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 cup of refried beans
  • 1/2 cup of grated cheese quesillo
  • 1/2 cup of cooked and seasoned ground beef
  • 1/4 cup of diced onions
  • 1/4 cup of diced green bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup of diced red bell peppers
  • 1/4 cup of diced tomatoes
  • 2 cloves of minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the corn masa, vegetable oil, warm water, and salt. Mix until the dough is smooth and easy to handle.
  • Divide the dough into 8 equal portions, and shape each portion into a ball.
  • On a flat surface, place a plastic sheet and flatten the ball with a tortilla press or a rolling pin.
  • Add a tablespoon of refried beans, grated cheese, and seasoned ground beef on one side of the flattened dough.
  • Add some diced onions, green and red bell peppers, tomatoes, minced garlic, cumin, and black pepper on top of the meat.
  • Fold the other side of the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
  • Use a fork to press the edges of the dough together to seal the filling inside.
  • Repeat the process with the remaining dough and filling.
  • Place the pastelitos on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake the pastelitos for 20-25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove the pastelitos from the oven and let them cool down for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 205mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g
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