Description
Cheesy Beef Puff Pastry Twists are the ultimate handheld comfort food, combining flaky golden pastry with a savory beef and mozzarella filling that practically melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- Ingredients for the Beef Filling:
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Ingredients for Assembly & Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed but cold
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Instructions:
- Cook Savory Beef Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add ground beef, paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it down into small crumble.
- Sauce & Cool: Stir in ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for another 1–2 minutes until glossy and combined, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Prep Oven & Sheet: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Fill & Twist Pastry: Roll out the cold puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface and cut into long strips or rectangles. Place a thin line of cooled beef mixture and shredded mozzarella down the center of each piece. Fold the pastry over the filling and gently twist each piece into a spiral shape, pinching or fork-sealing the edges to keep the filling secure.
- Brush & Bake: Place the twists on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with beaten egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired. Bake for 18–22 minutes until puffed, crisp, and deep golden brown.
- Cool & Serve: Allow to cool for 5 minutes and serve warm with ketchup, ranch, or garlic mayo for dipping!
Notes
- Cool the filling completely. Warm beef will melt the pastry layers prematurely and cause soggy bottoms.
- Work quickly with the dough. Cold puff pastry puffs best, so assemble fast and get the twists into the hot oven.
- Seal edges firmly. Use a fork to crimp the pastry closed so the cheesy filling stays inside during baking.
- Brown the beef well. Properly browning ground beef builds deep flavor before the sauces ever hit the pan.
- Space them out. Give each twist room on the baking sheet so hot air circulates and creates even crispness.
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
Keywords: beef, puff pastry, mozzarella, appetizer, snack, comfort food