Quick, easy mini ground beef puff pastry recipe, homemade with simple ingredients in one pan in 30 minutes. Savory flaky pastry is filled with taco meat and cheese. Also known as meat puffs, meat pies or hand pies.
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These are the perfect way to make tacos an easy grab and go appetizer for your next party or gathering. These flaky, fluffy puffs cradle the ground beef and cheese in the most delectable bite-size portion. I personally love anything that is wrapped in a puff pastry. If you feel the same make sure try this Chicken Puff Pastry (One Pan) and these Cheesy Spinach Puffs (One Pan).
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Key ingredients
- Puff pastry- For convenience, just get pre-made puff pastry from the frozen aisles. Don't make it from scratch. It's too much work.
- Ground beef- I like to use leftover taco meat from Taco Tuesdays.
- Cheese- I like to use Mexican shredded cheese because it has a lot of flavor and compliments the meat as well.
Variations
- Add beans- Like these Easy Refried Beans (One Pot)
- Use different cheeses- Such as sharp cheddar, queso fresco, chihuahua, or cotija cheese.
- Try different fillings- Chop these Crispy Sauteed Potatoes (One Pot) very finely, or add this Instant Pot Shredded Beef, BBQ shredded Beef, or Instant Pot Shredded Chicken. This One Pot Roast Beef is also a very popular choice. Something my Mom always did was cook off the gravy in this Instant Pot Beef Curry and then shred the meat and use that as a filling. It was packed with so much flavor. This was one of my favorite after school snacks! I have done something similar now with my own kid, using leftover One Pot Beef Stew.
- Use leftover taco meat- This is a great way to use up those leftovers like this Mexican Ground Beef Taco Meat (One Pot)
- Make larger puffs- Be aware that the baking time will change.
- Add herbs- Such as cilantro, chives, or Mexican spice basil.
- Add vegetables- Such as caramelized onions, corn, or roasted diced green peppers.
- Make other shapes-Â Such as rolls, pinwheels, triangles, half circles, or whole circles.
- Make it spicy- Add diced green chilies, or jalapenos to your ground beef.
How to make easy one pan ground beef puff pastry recipe?
- Cut squares of puff pastry- With a pizza cutter.
- Add ground beef- In the center of each square.
- Sprinkle cheese- On top.
- Place another square piece on top- Press the edges securely.
- Bake- Until they are golden brown.
What to serve with them?
These puffs are delicious in a variety of dips such as the following:
- Easy Guacamole Recipe (One Bowl)
- Best Chimichurri Sauce (Blender)
- Easy Queso Dip (One Pot)
- Salsa Verde (Blender)
- Ketchup
- Sriracha mayo
- Sweet chili sauce
- Enchilada dip
- Pico de gallo
Tips and techniques
- Don't over-bake- Because that will cause them to become dry and the tops will also become very brown. For my oven, 20 minutes works best. Any time, I have baked them for longer, I have been very disappointed.
- Number of squares- There should be 18 (3x3inch) squares in total. This means 9 squares per sheet of pastry puff. There should be 2 sheets.
- Make sure the edges are pressed together securely- Because this prevents the filling and cheese from oozing out from the sides during baking. You can brush some water along the edges to secure them even better.
- Don't over-fill-Â Because the filling can leak out during baking and make a mess.
- Do not add a warm filling- It can be cold or at room temperature. I have noticed that when they are warm or worse, hot, the middles end up being very soggy.
Recipe FAQs
No, do not do this because that releases all the steam and will cause the pastry to become flat. For this recipe, you want a flaky crust.
There could be a few reasons. It was under-baked. Also, if you leave raw puff pastry dough out for too long before using it, the dough becomes soggy since the butter will melt. Simply chill it in the fridge to solidify butter again and then use it. Another reason could be they were baked too close together and didn't get a chance to evenly bake and air out. An additional reason is that the filling was heavily liquid-based and that excess liquid got absorbed into the pastry.
Yes, this is very important because if it's not thawed, it would be rock solid and you can't cut it. It will break if you try to put force on it.
Storage
- Refrigerate- They taste best served immediately but leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. They will not be as crispy though.
- Freeze- This is not recommended because the pastry will become soggy upon thawing.
- Reheat- In the toaster oven or stove for just a short time, watching to make sure it doesn't burn. You can also reheat them in the microwave but it will not be as crispy.
- Make ahead- You can assemble them in a lined baking tray 1 day before you plan to serve. Then, bake on the day of the event.
More One Pot Appetizers
- Mini Cheese Balls (One Bowl)
- Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Wings (One Pan)
- Best Bruschetta Recipe (One Bowl)
- Caprese Skewers (One Pan)
- Stuffed Mini Peppers (One Pan)
- Sheet Pan Irish Nachos (One Pan)
- Crispy Baked Zucchini Chips (One Pan)
Recipe
Easy One Pan Beef Puff Pastry
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Ingredients
- 1 package Puff pastry 2 sheets, Thawed
- 1-1.5 cups Mexican ground beef taco meat Leftovers work great
- 1 cup Shredded cheese Mexican blend
Instructions
- Unroll the two puff pastry sheets and cut out 9 square pieces (Dimensions: 3×3) for each sheet.
- Add a spoonful of cooked ground beef on top of 9 squares.
- Sprinkle some cheese on top.
- Place another square piece of puff pastry on top of the cheese and press the edges until the two pieces stick together.
- Optional step: Sprinkle some cheese on top of each puff.
- Place these puffs on a baking tray and bake at 400 degrees F for about 20 minutes or until they are golden brown on top and firm along the edges. Enjoy!
Notes
- Please note that there should be 18 (3x3inch) squares in total. This means 9 squares per sheet of pastry puff. There should be 2 sheets.
- Don't over-bake because that will cause them to become dry and tops will become very brown and non-appetizing.Â
- Try another meat filling. Just make sure it's cooked beforehand and thick.Â
- Don't over-fill or else the filling can leak out during baking.
- Make sure edges are secured tightly to ensure they don't open and unravel during baking. Brush with some water, if necessary.
- Read additional tips and variations above.Â
- Tastes best when served immediately but leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days but they won't be as crispy any more.Â
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Nutrition
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