Description
Savory “minced meat pastry” brings Mediterranean flavors to your kitchen with its flaky layers and rich filling. Crisp pastry and spiced meat combine in a delightful culinary journey you’ll want to share with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 300 grams (10.5 ounces) minced meat (beef, chicken, or pork)
- 2 boiled eggs (chopped)
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) cheese (grated, such as mozzarella or cheddar)
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 1 bunch of parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Pastry and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry (or as needed)
- Butter (for greasing)
Instructions
- Warm the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 180°C (350°F), then generously coat a baking tray with butter to prevent sticking.
- Transform the filling by gently sautéing finely diced onions in a skillet until translucent and soft.
- Introduce minced meat to the pan, carefully breaking it into small fragments while browning evenly, seasoning with a harmonious blend of salt, pepper, and dried basil for depth of flavor.
- Allow the meat mixture to cool slightly, then incorporate grated cheese, freshly chopped parsley, and crumbled boiled eggs, creating a rich and textured filling.
- Prepare the pastry canvas by rolling out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface, cutting precise rectangles or squares with clean, decisive movements.
- Carefully distribute the prepared filling along the center of each pastry piece, folding the edges to create sealed, elegant parcels that trap the delectable ingredients within.
- Arrange the assembled pastries on the buttered baking tray, ensuring slight separation between each piece to promote even golden browning.
- Slide the tray into the preheated oven, allowing the pastries to transform for 20-25 minutes until they emerge puffy, crisp, and beautifully golden.
- Present these savory delicacies while warm, inviting guests to savor the aromatic and flavorful minced meat pastries.
Notes
- Choose ground meat with a moderate fat content to ensure a juicy, flavorful filling that won’t dry out during baking.
- Consider blending different meats like beef and pork for a more complex and rich taste profile.
- Customize the pastry by adding diced vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms to boost nutritional value and create extra texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap traditional puff pastry with gluten-free pastry sheets or use phyllo dough as an alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg