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Pastel

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Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 lb of ground beef
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup of frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup of beef broth
  • 1 tbsp of vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Egg roll wrappers or pastry dough

Directions

  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the onions and garlic, and cook until the onions are translucent.
  2. Add the ground beef to the pan and cook until it is browned and crumbled.
  3. Add the diced potatoes, carrots, frozen peas, and beef broth to the pan, and stir well to combine.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the mixture simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
  5. Remove the pan from the heat, and let the mixture cool.
  6. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  7. Once the mixture has cooled, spoon it onto egg roll wrappers or pastry dough, and fold them into triangles. Be sure to seal the edges well.
  8. Place the Pastel onto a greased baking sheet, and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy.
  9. Serve the Pastel hot as a snack or appetizer.