Golden Puff Pastry Meat Bites

These golden puff pastry meat bites are a delicious and savory treat that is perfect for parties, gatherings, or even as a tasty snack. Filled with a flavorful meat mixture and encased in flaky, buttery puff pastry, these bite-sized delights will impress your guests. They are easy to prepare and bake up beautifully golden and crisp in the oven.

Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef or ground lamb
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Filling:
   • In a large skillet, sauté the finely chopped onion in a little oil over medium heat until translucent.
   • Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
   • Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
   • Stir in the cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Cook for a few more minutes until the spices are well blended into the meat.
   • Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley. Let the filling cool completely.
2. Prepare the Puff Pastry:
   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
   • On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheets to smooth them out. Cut each sheet into 9 equal squares.
3. Assemble the Pastry Bites:
   • Place a spoonful of the meat filling in the center of each pastry square.
   • Fold the corners of each square up towards the center, pinching the seams together to seal the filling inside. You should have a little pouch.
   • Place the pastry bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Brush with Egg Wash:
   • Brush the top of each pastry bite with the beaten egg. This will give them a beautiful golden color when baked.
5. Bake:
   • Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
6. Serve:
   • Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this savory puff pastry bites warm!

Tip: These can be made ahead and frozen before baking. When ready to serve, bake them straight from the freezer, adding a few extra minutes to the baking time.

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