Brazilian Pastels
Braza Grill shares their delicious Brazilian pastels with the easy recipe. Make them as appetizers or a main dish for your dinner guests.
Ingredients
1/2 cup chop finely chopped onion
1 pound lean ground beef
1/2 cup green olives, pitted and chopped
1 cup shredded mozzarella
Large wonton wrappers
Vegetable oil for frying
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1
Heat a large sauté pan on the stove and add a couple of tbsp of oil to to the pan. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
2
Add the ground beef and fully cook through.
3
Mix the green olives and mozzarella cheese mixing everything together until combined. If desired, do two different pastels using just meat or just cheese.
4
Place a large wonton wrapper on your work surface adding a spoonful of the fill-in into the center of the wonton. Fold the corner over the meat filling sealing the edges into a triangle shape. If needed, use a fork to seal the edges.
5
Heat your oil to 350 degree’s.
6
Carefully deep fry the pastels until they are golden brown.
7
Serve with your favorite sauce for dipping and enjoy!
