Ground Beef Puff Pastry Pockets
These flaky puff pastry pockets filled with ground beef make a delicious breakfast or lunch, especially when paired with some veggies or fruit on the side. They're perfect for adding to your child’s school lunchbox or packing along for a trip to the park or a day out.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2-3 garlic cloves
- 1 carrot
- ½ cup green peas
- ½ cup crushed tomatoes or passata
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Thaw the puff pastry according to package instructions and keep in the fridge until it's time to add the filling.
- Peel and dice the onion. Chop the garlic cloves. Peel and dice the carrot.
- Place a pot over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and ground beef.
- Cook the ground beef until brown using a spatula to break it down, for 5–6 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot. Cook for 2–3 minutes.
- Add the green peas, carrot, tomatoes and ground black pepper. Add a cup of water and set the heat to medium.
- Cook for 20–25 minutes until the sauce thickens and the veggies are cooked. Turn off the heat and set aside to cool down for 10 minutes.
- Lay flat one of the puff pastry sheets. Cut into six rectangles depending on the size.
- Add a couple of heaped tablespoons of the filling on each parcel leaving about a finger space around.
- Brush the sides with water using a brush or your fingers.
- Cut the other puff pastry sheet into rectangles and cover each parcel with a top layer.
- Seal the edges using a fork. Cut two lines at the top with a knife to let the air out.
- Mix the egg with a tablespoon of water and lightly whisk. Brush each puff pastry pocket with the eggwash. Sprinkle some sesame seeds (optionally).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes in a preheated oven to 350℉ / 180℃ or until golden brown.
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Notes
- You could use ground pork or turkey instead of ground beef.
- You could add more veggies like bell peppers or mushrooms.
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