CHRISTMAS

Today I will show you how to make authentic Dominican Pasteles en Hoja. These beef and vegetable masa pockets are quite easy to make and don’t take too long.

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WHAT ARE PASTELES EN HOJA?

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ingredients

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TIPS AND TRICKS

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ARE PASTELES EN HOJA HEALTHY?

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WHAT CAN YOU SERVE WITH THESE PLANTAIN AND BEEF PASTELES?

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INSTRUCTIONS

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2. Then add about 2 tablespoons of your cooled beef picadillo filling.

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CHRISTMAS

PASTELES EN HOJA

Today I will show you how to make authentic Dominican Pasteles en Hoja. These beef and vegetable masa pockets are quite easy to make and don’t take too long.

WHAT ARE PASTELES EN HOJA?

Pasteles en Hoja are popular Dominican and Puerto Rican Christmas snacks. They are very similar to Mexican Tamales but made from different ingredients.

ingredients

vegetable oil green bell pepper red onion cgarlic cloves lean ground beef adobo black pepper dried oregano sazon culantro tomato sauce vegetable or beef stock

TIPS AND TRICKS

When you grate the vegetables, use the finest side on your grater.

You can also make the vegetable filling in a blender or food processor.

ARE PASTELES EN HOJA HEALTHY?

These are relatively healthy pockets. Each of them contains about 300 calories.

WHAT CAN YOU SERVE WITH THESE PLANTAIN AND BEEF PASTELES?

Serving these pasteles with rice is a great way to elevate the flavors of the pockets without overwhelming them.

You can also serve them with any sauce.

INSTRUCTIONS

Make the Pasteles en Hoja: 1. Add 2 tablespoons of the masa mixture (grated seasoned vegetables) into the center of the plantain leaf square. Spread it into a square, leaving a 1/2-1 inch border.

2. Then add about 2 tablespoons of your cooled beef picadillo filling.

3. Cover the beef with 2 more tablespoons of the vegetable filling.

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