Esfiha de Carne

Esfiha de Carne is a delicious Brazilian meat pie that combines a savory ground beef filling with a soft, pillowy dough. Perfect as a snack or appetizer, these delightful pastries are both hearty and satisfying.

Ingredients

• All-purpose flour - 250g
• Active dry yeast - 7g
• Warm water - 150ml
• Sugar - 5g
• Salt - 5g
• Olive oil - 30ml
• Ground beef - 200g
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Paprika - 5g
• Cumin - 2g
• Black pepper - 2g
• Parsley - 10g, chopped
• Egg - 1, beaten (for brushing)

Steps

1. In a bowl, dissolve the sugar and yeast in warm water. Let it sit for 10 minutes until frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture and olive oil, and mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Cover it with a clean cloth and let it rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.
4. In a skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and sauté until translucent.
5. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
6. Stir in the diced tomato, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and parsley. Cook for another 5 minutes until the mixture is well combined and moisture is reduced. Let it cool.
7. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
8. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a small circle on a floured surface.
9. Place a spoonful of the meat filling in the center of each circle. Fold the edges to form a triangular shape, pinching them to seal.
10. Brush the tops of the esfihas with the beaten egg. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
11. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 5 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.15 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health.
• Contains essential vitamins and minerals from the beef and vegetables.

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