Lebanese Meat Pastry Bites 3

Ingredients

• 300 gground beef
• 1onion
• 12pastry wrappers
• for fryingoil
• to tastefine sea salt and black pepper

Method

1. Begin by finely chopping 1 onion. This will ensure that the onion cooks evenly and integrates well with the ground beef, providing a balanced flavor throughout the filling. Set the chopped onion aside.
2. In a large skillet, add enough oil for frying and heat it over medium-high heat. Once the oil shimmers, add the chopped onion. Stir occasionally until the onion becomes translucent and starts to turn golden, releasing a sweet aroma.
3. Add 300 g of ground beef to the skillet with the onions. Use a wooden spoon to break up the meat into small pieces, ensuring it cooks evenly. Cook until the beef is browned and any liquid released has evaporated, leaving the meat slightly crispy at the edges.
4. Season the beef and onion mixture with fine sea salt and black pepper to taste. Stir well to combine, allowing the spices to coat the meat evenly. Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, ensuring the filling is flavorful and well-seasoned.
5. Lay out 12 pastry wrappers on a clean surface. Place a spoonful of the beef mixture in the center of each wrapper. Fold the wrappers over the filling, sealing the edges tightly by pressing them together, ensuring no filling escapes during cooking.
6. In a separate pan, heat more oil for frying over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the sealed pastry bites in batches. Fry them until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides, turning occasionally to ensure even cooking.
7. Once fried, remove the pastry bites from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil. Serve the Lebanese Meat Pastry Bites immediately, while they are hot and crispy, perfect for sharing at the table.