Cheesy Minced Meat Puff Pastry (Printable Recipe)
Golden puff pastries filled with cheesy minced meat. Crispy outside, juicy inside. Great for meals or gatherings.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Filling
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400 g ground beef or lamb
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
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1 cup grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or blend)
→ Assembly
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2 large puff pastry sheets, thawed if frozen
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1 egg, beaten
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Sesame seeds or nigella seeds, for topping (optional)
# Steps to Follow:
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 3–4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
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Add ground meat and cook until browned, 6–8 minutes. Drain excess fat if needed. Stir in tomato paste, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes.
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Remove from heat and stir in parsley and grated cheese. Let mixture cool slightly.
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Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper. Roll out pastry and cut into 10 cm squares or rectangles.
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Place 1–2 tablespoons of filling on each square. Fold over to form a triangle or rectangle. Seal edges and crimp with a fork.
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Arrange on tray, brush with egg, and top with seeds if using. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed.
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Let pastries cool slightly before serving. Serve warm for best texture and flavor.
# Extra Tips:
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Chill the filling before assembly to prevent soggy pastry.
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Do not roll puff pastry thinner than 3–4 mm.
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You can freeze unbaked pastries and bake directly from frozen.