Cheesy Beef Stuffed Puff Pastry (Beef & Cheese Pockets) — flaky pastry filled with seasoned ground beef, green onions, and lots of melted cheese.
Here’s the full recipe 👇
🥐 Cheesy Beef Puff Pastry Pockets
📝 Ingredients (Makes 8–10 pockets)
Filling:
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1 lb (450g) ground beef
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp black pepper
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1 tsp paprika
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½ tsp dried oregano (optional)
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2 tbsp ketchup or tomato paste
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½ cup chopped green onions
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1 cup shredded mozzarella
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½ cup shredded cheddar
Pastry:
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1 package puff pastry sheets (2 sheets), thawed
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1 egg (for egg wash)
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1 tbsp milk
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the Filling
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Heat a skillet over medium heat.
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Add ground beef and cook until browned.
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Add chopped onion and cook 2–3 minutes.
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Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano.
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Add ketchup or tomato paste.
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Cook until mixture is thick and no liquid remains.
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Turn off heat and let cool slightly.
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Stir in green onions and cheese.
👉 Important: Let filling cool so pastry stays flaky.
2️⃣ Prepare the Pastry
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Roll out puff pastry slightly.
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Cut into rectangles (about 4×5 inches).
3️⃣ Fill & Fold
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Place 2–3 tablespoons of filling in center.
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Fold pastry over to make a rectangle.
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Press edges with a fork to seal.
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Cut small slits on top for steam.
4️⃣ Egg Wash
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Beat egg with 1 tbsp milk.
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Brush tops generously.
5️⃣ Bake
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Bake for 18–22 minutes until deep golden brown and puffed.
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Broil 1–2 minutes for extra browning (watch closely).
🔥 Optional Add-Ons
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Add diced jalapeños for spice
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Add sautéed mushrooms or bell peppers
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Sprinkle sesame seeds on top before baking
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Swap beef for ground chicken or sausage
❄️ Make-Ahead Option
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Assemble and freeze before baking.
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Bake from frozen at 400°F for 25–30 minutes.
If you’d like, I can also give you:
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A creamy white sauce version
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Air fryer instructions
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Homemade dough recipe instead of puff pastry
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Or a party mini version 😊