Honduran Pastelitos

Juicy, savory - tantalizing to your taste buds

This easy lunch or dinner recipe has been tried and tested. Long Beach - Honduran Native - Modesta, shares her personal Pastelitos recipe with us for all to enjoy! Pastelitos are small turnovers made with a thin dough, similar to a pasta dough that is crimped at the edges and fried.

Can't wait to try it. Thank you! –M. L.

This mouthwatering dish is prepared with few ingredients and is a quick but delightful meal for the family, or parties.

Honduran Pastelitos

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 lbs. Ground Beef1

• 1/2 cup diced red onions (optional)

• 2 potato's - diced into 1/2 inch cubes

• 3 tomatoes (optional)

• 8 preferably homemade Masa tortillas - or thin dough

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• Pinch salt / pepper to taste

• 1 cup shredded cabbage

• 2 tbsp. olive oil

Directions

1. Heat oil then brown the meat and potato's in skillet; Drain.

2. Add salt and other seasonings - to taste (onions and tomatoes optional)

3. place 2 tbsp. of the meat mix in center of dough

4. fold the dough over and fold tortilla in half - seal edges with a fork

5. deep-fry until crispy

6. Top with shredded cabbage

7. Enjoy!