Description
These Puff Pastries with Ground Beef and Ricotta are savory, bite-sized treats with a spiced beef filling, creamy ricotta, and a golden, flaky puff pastry shell. Perfect for parties, gatherings, or a tasty snack, these pastries are sure to impress.
Ingredients
25 ml olive oil
140 g yellow onion (chopped)
350 g ground beef
10 g fresh parsley (chopped)
4 g salt
3 g cumin powder
3 g garlic powder
3 g cayenne powder
2 g black pepper
1 g Italian seasoning
30 g tomato paste
75 ml water
250 g ricotta
10 g fresh chives (chopped)
1 g black pepper
540 g fresh puff pastry
Grated cheese (for sprinkling)
1 egg (for egg wash)
Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Beef Mixture: Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the ground beef, fresh parsley, salt, cumin powder, garlic powder, cayenne powder, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 6-7 minutes, breaking up the meat. Stir in tomato paste and water, simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Prepare the Ricotta Mixture: In a bowl, mix ricotta, fresh chives, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Assemble the Pastry Bites: Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut each sheet in half. Spread a line of ricotta mixture on the pastry. Spoon ground beef mixture on top, sprinkle with grated cheese. Roll tightly and slice into pieces.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the puff pastry bites on a parchment-lined baking tray. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Bake the Puff Pastries: Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Let the pastries cool slightly before serving. Enjoy as an appetizer or snack!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
