A traditional Puerto Rican meat turnover, similar to an empanada but it's not an empanada. It's a pastelillo.

Pastelillos are folded pockets of pastry, stuffed to the edges with sweet or savory filling then fried. Across Puerto Rico, three primary brands fight to gain allegiance with their signature pastelillo dough—Titan, Mayagüezanas, and Kikuet—and one’s plantilla preference can fuel familial rifts.

Today we're making homemade empanada dough that can be used to make pastelillos, empanadas, and so much more! It's made with just 5 ingredients (flour, butter, salt, egg, and water) and comes together in less than an hour.

Pastelillos de carne are a Puerto Rican street food staple. This recipe is made with a homemade dough and flavor-packed beef filling.

Puerto Rican Picadillo is a ground beef hash made with beef, potatoes and sofrito. The picadillo is then used in empanadas or papa rellenos.

A standard food in any Puerto Rican household, Pastelillos are super easy to make and seriously delicious. Whether you have unexpected guests over, are in the mood for a quick snack or dinner - these Spanish turnovers are the perfect solution. My kids love them and my husband grew up on them. Here's how to

Pastelillos de carne are a Puerto Rican street food staple. This recipe is made with a homemade dough and flavor-packed beef filling.

This is a delicious appetizer that is very popular in Puerto Rican culture. Make this, and it will be a guaranteed hit at your house!

Check Out Our Holiday Traditional Puerto Rican Beef Pastelillo Recipe! It's Easy to Make and Delicious!