cheesy beef puff pastry pockets

Ingredients (8 pieces)

• 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
• 300 g ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cumin (optional)
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 egg yolk + 1 tsp milk (for brushing)

 Instructions

1. Cook the filling
   Heat oil in a pan, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and beef. Cook until browned.
   Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and cumin. Let cool slightly
2. Prepare the pastry
   Cut each puff pastry sheet into 4 rectangles.
3. Fill
   Add beef mixture + cheese + green onions on one side of each rectangle.
4. Fold & seal
   Fold over, seal edges with a fork.
5. Brush
   Brush tops with egg wash for a shiny golden finish.
6. Bake
   Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 18–22 minutes until golden and puffed.
7.  Serving Ideas
8. With garlic sauce
9. With ketchup or chili sauce
10. As party snacks
11. For dinner with salad
12.  Variations
13. Add mushrooms
14. Use chicken instead of beef
15. Add jalapeños for spicy version.