Meat Filling for Brazilian Pastel

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, sliced thin
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cups boiled potatoes, cut into small cubes
• 1/3 cup green pitted olives, chopped
• 3 tablespoons red vinegar
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
• Salt and black pepper to taste

 

Directions

 

1. In a heavy bottom pan cook the meat without oil.
2. Stir well while the meat releases its liquid and starts to fry.
3. Add oil and garlic and cook for 3 min. Add onion and cook it until translucent.
4. Add the cubed potatoes, mix well.
5. Add olives and oil, cook for 2 min. Salt and pepper to taste.
6. Turn off the heat and add parsley.
7. Wait until it cools before using.