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Beef Puff Pastry


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Delicious savory beef filling wrapped in flaky puff pastry, perfect for appetizers or snacks.


Ingredients

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  • 2 sheets Frozen Puff Pastry (thawed)
  • 1 Sweet Onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
  • 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
  • 1 lb. Ground Beef
  • 1 tsp. Fine Sea Salt
  • 1/2 tsp. Crushed Black Pepper
  • 8 oz. Baby Bella Mushrooms (washed and sliced)
  • 1 tbsp. Fresh Thyme Leaves
  • 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 Egg (beaten)
  • Sesame Seeds (for garnishing)

Instructions

  1. Place a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the olive oil to warm up until glistening, about 1 minute.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to saute for 2-3 minutes, until tender and fragrant.
  3. Add the ground beef, season with the salt and black pepper, then saute until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Break up the meat with a wooden spoon.
  4. Add the salted butter to melt in the now empty skillet. Add the finely chopped carrots, onion, garlic, and celery. Saute for 4-5 minutes, until tender and fragrant.
  5. Add the thinly sliced mushrooms, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme to cook until all moisture from the mushrooms has evaporated, about 4-5 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat to cool for 20-30 minutes, until room temperature.
  7. Preheat oven to 425F. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
  8. Dust the parchment paper lightly with flour.
  9. Place one sheet of thawed puff pastry on the baking pan. Slice into 4-6 equal squares/rectangles.
  10. Add a generous serving of the cooled beef filling into the center of each.
  11. On a lightly floured surface, divide the remaining puff pastry sheet into similar sizes to match the others. Place on top of each filled puff pastry square. Crimp the edges with a fork. Score the top with 2-3 small slits on top.
  12. Place the baking pan in the freezer for 10-15 minutes.
  13. Afterwards, brush each top with an egg wash then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
  14. Bake until deeply golden brown, about 20-25 minutes. Best enjoyed while warm.

Notes

  • Cool the filling completely before assembling to avoid soggy pastry.
  • For extra flavor, consider adding additional herbs or spices.
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pastry
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 350mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg