Puff Pastry Tacos

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Preheat the oven to 200C/400F.
  2. 2Add oil to a large pan over medium-high heat and add the beef.
  3. 3Break up the beef with a wooden spoon and when it begins to brown, stir in the seasoning.
  4. 4Continue frying until the beef is cooked, then add tomato puree and water.
  5. 5Continue frying for another minute until the water soaks up and the beef is thick and juicy.
  6. 6If you have time, leave the beef to cool until it stops steaming.
  7. 7Line 2 baking trays with baking paper.
  8. 8Slice one of the pastry sheets into 8 even-sized rectangles, then slice 2 more out of the second sheet.
  9. 9Sprinkle the cheese in 10 mounds in the same shape as the pastry (just a tiny bit smaller) then top with beef.
  10. 10Place the pastry over the top and press around the outside to secure the filling.
  11. 11Brush with egg wash.
  12. 12Bake for 15 minutes, or until deep golden and crispy.
  13. 13During this time, prep the toppings and make the sauce by mixing sriracha with sour cream.
  14. 14The pastry should lift straight off the baking paper when you slide a spatula underneath.
  15. 15If it doesn't, consider baking a little longer to help the crust form, or cut around each pastry, then individually flip them over and remove the paper.
  16. 16Add toppings and enjoy!

Ingredients

  • Olive Oil
  • 500 g Lean Minced/Ground Beef
  • 1 heaped tbsp Tomato Puree (tomato paste in US)
  • 2 tbsp to Water
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 0.5 tsp to Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Sugar
  • 0.5 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 sheets Puff Pastry
  • 200 g Cheese, grated
  • 1 Egg, beaten
  • 1 150g/5oz pot Sour Cream
  • 2 tbsp to Sriracha
  • taco toppings

Equipment

large panwooden spoon2 baking traysbaking paperspatulaoven