cheesy beef puff pastry pockets

 

Ingredients (8 pieces)

• 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
• 300 g ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cumin (optional)
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 egg yolk + 1 tsp milk (for brushing)
  

• Instructions

  1. Cook the filling
     Heat oil in a pan, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and beef. Cook until browned.
     Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin. Let cool slightly.
  2. Prepare the pastry
     Cut each puff pastry sheet into 4 rectangles.
  3. Fill
     Add beef mixture + cheese + green onions on one side of each rectangle.
  4. Fold & seal
     Fold over, seal edges with a fork.
  5. Brush
     Brush tops with egg wash for a shiny golden finish.
  6. Bake
     Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 18–22 minutes until golden and puffed.

   Serving Ideas

  • With garlic sauce
  • With ketchup or chili sauce
  • As party snacks
  • For dinner with salad

   Variations

  • Add mushrooms
  • Use chicken instead of beef
  • Add jalapeños for spicy version