Chaves Meat and Chouriço Pastry Puffs Recipe


Ingredients
1 medium onion1 lb (450 g) ground meat1.75 oz (50 g) sliced chouriço 2 tbsp olive oil1/2 bunch fresh parsleyBlack pepper, to taste1 can peeled tomatoes3 garlic cloves2 tbsp white wine2 sheets puff pastry (about 10 inch × 10 inch each)
Preparation

  1. Peel and finely chop the onions and garlic.
  2. Place them in a pot with olive oil and a pinch of salt.
  3. Let them sauté until golden.
  4. Add chopped parsley, black pepper, peeled tomatoes, and white wine.
  5. Cover and cook for 10 minutes over medium-low heat.
  6. Once the sauce thickens, add the ground meat and sliced chouriço.
  7. Mix well, cover, and cook for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  8. Preheat the oven to 480°F (250°C).
  9. Roll the puff pastry tightly into a roll.
  10. Cut the rolled pastry into small slices.
  11. Flatten each slice with your hands to form small discs.
  12. Once the meat filling has cooled, fill each pastry disc with a spoonful of the mixture.
  13. Fold the discs into half-moons, sealing the edges well.
  14. Line a baking tray with parchment paper and arrange the pastries on it.
  15. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden.

Recipe & Photo Credit: Pingo Doce


Preparation time 15 min
Cooking Time 45 min
Ready In1 h
Level of DifficultyEasy
Servings12
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Calories315
Fat21g
Carbs20g
Protein13g