Learn to make authentic Salvadoran Pasteles, delicious deep-fried hand pies filled with a savory mixture of seasoned ground beef, corn, onion, cilantro, and rice. Perfect as a hearty snack or appetizer.
Mix together ground beef mixture and keep warm.
Mix the corn flour ingredients in a bowl and then pinch off small pieces of dough. Form the dough into a ball, press down into a small circle. Scoop out approximately 1 Tbsp. of ground beef mixture into the center of the flour circle. Fold the circle over the ground beef and pinch the edges together. Place in deep fryer and cook until a light brown colour.