I am looking for a name or a recipe for something I had that was so delicious!?

Question

The filling looks like hamburger, peas, rice and a little tomato taste, with some melted cheese. The outside looks like some type of batter that is baked or fried, covering the filling, and looks like it could have been baked in a muffin tin, shaped like a tall muffin. Any ideas? It may be Phillippino...I'm not sure.

The covering was not dough, but seemed like fritter batter..

Answer 1

Empanadillas! This is definitely what you are looking for! & they are easy to make and oh so yummy!

Goya Brand "discos" are frozen turnover dough circles ready to use in making pastelillos or empanadas de carne. They come in white or yellow dough. They are relatively inexpensive. Other brands are now popping up.The discos come in two sizes and in packages of 10 or so circles which you just have to stuff and seal. Handle these after being at room temperature for at least 20 minutes so they are soft. Or cut open one side of the package and put in the microwave on defrost for 10 - 20 seconds. You don't want to defrost them too long because they will stick together. Defrost them for 10 seconds at a time until you can separate the circles. Then let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes or so and they are ready to handle.

Pastelillos or Empanadas, are as much fun to make as they are to eat. Flaky pastry, packed with your favorite filling, from meat to cheese to fruit paste. Enjoy as an appetizer, main dishes or even dessert.

Pastelillos de Carne
Picadillo recipe


1/2 lb. ground beef
1 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. sofrito
1 packet Sazón with Coriander and Annatto
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 tsp. minced garlic or 2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion, diced
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. oregano
6 large stuffed olives, diced
1 pkg Goya Discos (frozen turnover dough) Yellow or White
oil for frying 1

In a skillet, heat oil on medium.
Stir in beef and cook until browned.
Stir in remaining ingredients, except discos and frying oil. Lower heat and simmer for 15 minutes or until mixture thickens.

Spoon about 1 tbsp. meat mixture into middle, fold over; moisten edges and seal with a fork.

Heat 2½ inches of oil in a deep saucepan on medium. Cook empanadas in batches, turning to brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.

Answer 2

Hamburger pie? If not, try this recipe:

Hamburger Pie

20 min 10 min prep
Change to: servings US Metric
1 lb ground beef
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can pinto beans (Ranch Style)
4 potatoes, cooked and mashed (or use instant)
shredded cheddar cheese


Saute Onions and Ground Beef until ground beef is done- drain grease.
Add Pinto Beans.
Spread mixture into a baking dish.
Cover with your mashed potatoes and cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees until heated through and cheese is melted.

Answer 3

Empanada, Samosa, Bourekas...

Maybe a Fried Stuffed Bun
http://members.tripod.com/tomskitchen/fsb.html

Pasteis De Carne
http://www.recipezaar.com/96769

Tavuk Borek
http://www.recipezaar.com/141456

Answer 4

I think what you had was an empanada. It looks like a meat pocket. There are pictures of it here: http://www.empanadascriollas.com.ar/ Recipes here: http://gosouthamerica.about.com/cs/cuisine/l/blempanada.htm -- can be baked or fried of any type of meat or cheese.