Dominican Pastelitos

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef or chicken
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp oregano
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 package puff pastry sheets, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1Heat oil and saute onion and garlic until softened, then add the ground meat and cook until browned.
2. 2Stir in oregano, tomato paste, salt, and pepper, and cook until the filling is thick and dry; let cool completely.
3. 3Roll out the puff pastry and cut into rounds or squares.
4. 4Spoon filling onto each piece, fold over, and crimp the edges to seal.
5. 5Brush with egg wash and bake at 400F for 18-20 minutes until golden and puffed, or deep-fry until golden if preferred.
6. 6Let cool slightly before serving.

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