Name: Beef and Cheese Puff Pastry Pie Recipe
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 150g soft flour; 2g (1 tsp) salt; 5g (1/2 tsp) sugar; 100g butter; 50g cold water; 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp garlic, minced; 200g beef, minced; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp ketchup; 1/2 tsp sugar; Salt, to taste; Pepper, to taste; Mozzarella cheese; 1 egg yolk; 1 tbsp milk

Directions

1. Step

In a bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Mix well. Transfer the mixture to a blender, add butter, and blend until the texture is crumbly. Add cold water and blend again until the dough comes together. Transfer the dough to a mixing bowl and knead until smooth. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

2. Step

Heat oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Add the minced beef and stir-fry until browned. When the beef starts releasing its juices, add soy sauce, ketchup, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until well combined, then transfer to a bowl and set aside.

3. Step

Lightly flour a surface and roll out the chilled dough. Cut the dough into squares. Place a portion of the cooked beef mixture in the center of each square. Top with mozzarella cheese. Lightly moisten the edges of the dough with water and fold the corners inward, sealing them well. Mix the egg yolk and milk, then brush over the pastries for a golden finish. Preheat the oven to 170°C (340°F). Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake for another 10 minutes, adjusting based on your oven’s settings. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.