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

Pastelitos de carne (cuban beef pastry) are sweet and flavorful all at once with a nice golden flaky outer shell.

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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!

This recipe came to The Times in 2011 from Natividad Manzanares of Los Ojos, N.M., who bakes them for her family's Easter gathering. Shortening or lard makes for a supremely tender, flaky crust, but be careful not to overwork the dough.

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

This Sopaipillas Recipe is all about comfort, simplicity, and that perfect golden crunch! These airy, pillowy bites are made from just a handful of ingredients you probably already have in your pantry—flour, baking powder, a bit of shortening, and salt. Fry them up, and you’ll get crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside treats that are so versatile. They’re amazing with honey, a sprinkle of powdered sugar, or even a savory dip like salsa. Perfect for family gatherings, cozy nights in, or…

Crispy Pastry Crust filled with savory beef and gooey cheese!

Guava pastelitos are a tasty Latin American favorite dessert of mine. These are filled with sweet guava paste and cream cheese filling. You might see these in Latin markets as pastelitos de guayaba y queso and they are so easy to make at home.