Flaky Cheeseburger Pastries with Cheddar and Beef (Print version)

Golden puff pastry pockets filled with seasoned beef, sharp cheddar, onion, pickle, and burger sauce flavor.

# Ingredients:

For the beef filling

01 - 1 lb (450 g) ground beef, 85% or 90% lean
02 - 1/2 cup (75 g) finely diced yellow onion
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 2 tablespoons ketchup
05 - 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
06 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
07 - 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
09 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
10 - 1/3 cup (50 g) finely chopped dill pickles
11 - 1 1/2 cups (170 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

For the pastry

12 - 1 package frozen puff pastry, 2 sheets, thawed but cold
13 - 1 large egg
14 - 1 tablespoon water
15 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Cook the ground beef and onion in a skillet over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes, breaking up the meat, until the beef is fully browned. Drain excess fat.
03 - Stir in the garlic, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute, then remove from the heat.
04 - Let the beef mixture cool for 8-10 minutes. Stir in the chopped pickles and shredded cheddar until evenly combined.
05 - Unfold the cold puff pastry sheets on a lightly floured surface. Roll lightly to smooth the folds, then cut each sheet into 4 rectangles.
06 - Spoon 2-3 tablespoons filling onto one side of each rectangle. Fold the pastry over the filling, press the edges together, and crimp with a fork. Cut a small vent in the top of each pastry.
07 - Beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush the pastries with egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using. Bake for 18-22 minutes, until puffed and deep golden brown.
08 - Let the pastries cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving so the filling settles.

# Good to know:

01 - Serve warm with ketchup, mustard, ranch, or burger sauce.
02 - Keep puff pastry cold for the flakiest texture.
03 - Bake from frozen by adding 4-6 minutes to the cook time.

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