If you are looking for an easy, fulfilling and homemade recipe that everyone likes, this puff pastry with minced meat and cheese is a spectacular option. Crisp on the outside, juicy inside and full of flavor, it is ideal for a fast meal, a different dinner or to share in a meeting.
In addition, it is prepared with few ingredients and you can leave it ready in advance to simply bake and enjoy. Let’s go with the recipe!
Ingredients (for 4 servings)
1 sheet of puff pastry dough (cooled or frozen)
300 g of minced meat (vaccine, pork or mixture)
1 small onion chopped
1 chopped garlic clove
1 tablespoon olive oil
100–150 g of grated cheese or in fetas (mozzarella, cheddar or the one you like)
Salt, pepper and spices to taste (oregano, paprika, cumin)
1 beaten egg (for brushing)
Preparation step by step
1. Prepare the filling
In a pan with olive oil, sauté the onion and garlic until golden brown.
Add the minced meat, salt and cook until well cooked.
Incorporate the chosen spices (oregano, sweet or spicy paprika, cumin).
Let the filling cool a little before putting together the puff pastry.
2. Puff pastry assembly
You will be the dough on a tray with vegetable paper.
Place the meat filling over half the dough, leaving the edges free.
Covered with the chosen cheese (grated or in fetas).
Bend the dough to cover the filling, as if it were a giant empanada or a strudel.
Seal the edges well with a fork or fold them.
Make small cuts or skewers on the surface to breathe when baking.
Brush it with the beaten egg for a perfect gold.
3. Baked
Take the preheated oven at 200°C for 25–30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crisp.
Suggestions and variants
Spicy version: I added a little ground pepper or chili in the filling.
More vegetables: you can add morrón, sautéed spinach or mushrooms.
Individual version: do it in breaded or small rolled format.
Meat-free: replace with vegetable protein, cooked lentils, or tofu.
Conclusion
This puff pastry with minced meat and cheese is a wild recipe: fast, tasty and that you can customize with what you have at home. Perfect for when you don’t feel like getting complicated, but you still want to eat something rich and homemade.
Serve it with a fresh salad, baked potatoes or as a finger food in a chop. And prepare for everyone to ask you for the recipe!