Dog pastries are a traditional Mexican treat with roots in popular history. They have a filling reminiscent of leftovers from past days, combining ground meat, potatoes, and vegetables, wrapped in a corn dough, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
These pastries are perfect to accompany with salsas, cabbage, or shredded cheese, and are easily prepared at home with simple ingredients and friendly steps.
Their flavor and texture make them irresistible for both children and adults, celebrating culinary tradition with a modern and delicious touch.
Dog Pastries
Ingredients
1 pound of Ground beef
1 pound of Corn flour
5 Potatoes in cubes
2 tablespoons of Vegetable oil
2 Crushed garlic cloves
1 Onion
1 ½ Chopped morrón chili
1 Chopped tomato
3 cups of Water
1 teaspoon of Achiote powder
1 Garlic clove
1 pinch of Salt
Preparation
Step 1 : Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet and sauté a garlic clove, half an onion, morrón chili, and tomato; add the potatoes and meat, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 3 minutes.
Step 2 : Add half a cup of water and cook the mixture for 20 minutes, reserving the filling.
Step 3 : In a blender, place the remaining onion, garlic, morrón chili, and water; blend for 3 minutes and set aside.
Step 4 : In a bowl, mix the corn flour, blended mixture, water, achiote, salt, and pepper, kneading until a smooth dough forms.
Step 5 : Form small balls with the dough, flatten into tortillas, and place between plastic sheets; press with your fingers until thin.
Step 6 : Remove the plastic sheets, place a spoonful of filling in the center, fold the tortilla, and seal the edges.
Step 7 : Repeat until all ingredients are used, then fry in hot oil until golden and crispy, placing on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Video
Preparation (simple version)
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