Cheesy Ground Beef Puff Pastry Pockets: The Recipe That Has Everyone Fighting for the Last Piece
There are recipes you make once and forget, and then there are recipes that become the stuff of family legend. These cheesy ground beef puff pastry pockets are firmly in the second category. Imagine golden, flaky pastry hugging a savory, seasoned beef filling loaded with melted cheese and a hint of green onion — every bite is warm, satisfying, and completely irresistible.
Whether you’re putting together a weeknight dinner, a party appetizer spread, or a cozy weekend treat, these little pockets deliver every single time. They come together faster than you’d expect, and the results look and taste like something from a proper bakery. Fair warning: make extra, because once people taste one, the plate empties shockingly fast.
Ingredients
- 2 sheets of store-bought puff pastry, thawed
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or a cheddar-mozzarella blend)
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 3 green onions, sliced (plus extra for garnish)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or extra cheddar for topping
Method
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