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Crispy Beef & Cheese Puff Pastry
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Crispy Beef & Cheese Puff Pastry

A savory, buttery snack combining seasoned ground beef, melted cheddar cheese, and flaky puff pastry layers for a crispy, hearty bite.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: American Comfort
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

  • Unbaked puff pastry sheets (2)
  • Ground beef (80/20 lean, 500g/1lb)
  • Onion, finely chopped (1 medium)
  • Garlic cloves, minced (3)
  • Olive oil (2 tbsp)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (½ tsp)
  • Italian seasoning mix (1 tsp)
  • Shredded cheddar cheese (200g/7oz)
  • Egg, beaten (1)
  • Chives, finely chopped (optional, 1 tbsp)

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
  2. Add ground beef, cook until browned and crumbly. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  3. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Remove from heat.
  4. Roll out puff pastry sheets, cut into 12 rectangles.
  5. Place beef mixture onto each rectangle and fold edges tightly.
  6. Glaze with beaten egg (mixed with 1 tbsp milk) and optional chives.
  7. Bake at 375°F (190°C) until golden and crisp (20 minutes total).

Notes

Use ground turkey or lamb for a lean alternative.
For higher smoke point, substitute olive oil with avocado oil.
Replace egg glaze with plant-based substitute if needed.
Seal pastry edges firmly to prevent filling leakage.