Party Pastels: Recipe for meat and cheese pastels

Nothing better than a portion of crispy and stuffed pastries to please friends and family in any fraternization.Here you will learn how to prepare two classic versions: ground beef and cheese.Let's go to the details!

#### Ingredients

##### For the mass:
- 500g of wheat flour
- 200 ml of warm water
- 1 tablespoon of oil
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 tablespoon of cachaça (optional, to make the dough more crispy)

##### for the meat filling:
- 300g of ground beef
- 1 minced medium onion
- 2 chopped garlic cloves
- 1 chopped seedless tomatoes
-Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon of paprica (optional)
- Chopped parsley to taste

##### For the cheese filling:
- 300g of grated mozzarella cheese
- 200g of creamy curd
- Oregano to taste

##### To fry:
- Oil enough for a deep frying

#### Preparation Mode:

##### Preparing the mass:
1. ** Mix flour and salt in a large basin. **
2. ** Add the oil, cachaça and add warm water gradually while mixing. **
3. ** Work the dough until smooth and homogeneous.If necessary, add more flour or water until you reach the desired consistency. **
4. ** Cover the dough with a cloth and let stand for 30 minutes. **

##### Preparing the meat filling:
1. ** In a pan, sauté the onion and garlic until golden. **
2. ** Add ground beef and sauté until completely cooked. **
3. ** Incorporate the chopped tomatoes, paprica, salt, pepper and cook until the mixture is dry. **
4. ** Finish with chopped parsley, adjust the spices and set aside to cool. **

##### Preparing the cheese stuffing:
1. ** Mix the grated mozzarella cheese with curd and oregano.Reserve. **

##### Setting the pastels:
1. ** Open the dough on a floured surface until it is thin. **
2. ** Use a circular cutter or a small dish as a mold for cutting discs. **
3. ** Place a tablespoon of stuffing in the center of each disc. **
4. ** Close the pastel by pressing the edges with a fork to seal. **

##### Frying the pastels:
1. ** Heat the oil in a deep pan until a piece of dough in it placed fry immediately. **
2. ** Fry the pastels until they are golden and crispy. **
3. ** Remove them with a scum and drain on paper towels. **

#### serving:
- ** Serve the hot pastels, accompanied by lemon and a pepper sauce or your choice. **

This recipe yields approximately 20 pastries, depending on the size.It is perfect for a party or a special snack.Enjoy!