Cheesy Beef Puff Pastry Twists

Cheesy Beef Puff Pastry Twists

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

• 250 g ground beef

• 1 small onion, finely diced

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 1 tbsp tomato paste

• 100 g shredded cheddar or mozzarella

• 1 egg, beaten

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds, optional

Method

1. Cook the beef: Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and ground beef and cook for 5–7 minutes, breaking up the meat, until browned and cooked through.

2. Stir in the garlic, paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 1–2 minutes.

3. Transfer the beef mixture to a bowl and let it cool completely.

4. Prepare the pastry: Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle. Spread the cooled beef mixture evenly over half of the pastry, then sprinkle generously with cheese.

5. Fold the other half of the pastry over the filling and gently press down.

6. Cut into strips about 2 cm wide. Twist each strip several times and place on a parchment-lined baking tray.

7. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.

8. Chill for 10–15 minutes while you preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

9. Bake for 18–22 minutes, until puffed and deeply golden.

10. Cool for a few minutes before serving.

Serving idea

Serve warm with garlic mayo, spicy ketchup, ranch dressing, or a creamy chili dip.

Tip: Keep the beef mixture fairly dry and let it cool before filling the pastry. Excess moisture or warm filling can make the twists soggy and difficult to handle.