Pastelillos de Carne (Meat Turnovers)

Ingredientes

• 1 lb ground carne (lean)
• 0.5 cebolla, finely picado en cubos
• 0.5 green bell pepper, finely picado en cubos
• 2 ajo cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomate sauce
• 1 tsp adobo seasoning
• sal & pepper to taste
• 2 tbsp olives (opcional, sliced)
• 10 empanada discs (store-bought o homemade)
• 1 egg (para egg wash)
• Oil para frying (canola o vegetable)

Instrucciones

1. 1saltea the Filling 🔥
2. 2In a sartén over fuego medio, add a bit de oil y cocina the cebolla, bell pepper, y ajo until fragrant. Add the ground carne y cocina until browned.
3. 3Add Flavor 🧂
4. 4Stir in the tomate sauce, adobo, sal, pepper, y olives. Simmer para 5–7 minutes until the mixture is juicy but not watery. Let it cool slightly.
5. 5Assemble the Pastelillos 🥟
6. 6Lay out each disc. Spoon about 2 tbsp de meat in the center. Fold in half y press the edges con a fork to seal. Use egg wash to help them stick if needed.
7. 7Fry ‘em Up 🍳
8. 8calienta oil in a pan (about 1 inch deep) to 350°F (175°C). Fry each pastelillo until golden on both sides (2–3 min per side). Place on paper towels to drain.
9. 9Cool & sirve 😋
10. 10Let them cool just a bit before biting in — they’re HOT inside!