Description
Cheesy Ground Beef Puff is a flaky, savory pastry filled with seasoned ground beef and melted cheese—perfect for brunches, dinners, or on-the-go meals.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika or chili powder
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (optional)
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup grated cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or a mix)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground beef with chopped onion, garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, and optional tomato paste until browned. Let the filling cool.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut into equal squares.
- Spoon the cooled beef mixture and cheese into the center of each square. Fold over to form a triangle or rectangle and seal the edges tightly.
- Prick tops with a fork for steam release, then brush with egg wash.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden and puffed. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Always let filling cool before wrapping to prevent soggy pastry.
- Seal edges well to avoid cheese leakage during baking.
- Parchment paper makes cleanup easier.
- Double the recipe and freeze for quick future meals.
- Prick pastry tops to ensure even baking and prevent puffing air pockets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg