Cheesy Pulled Beef in Crispy Puff Pastry
Cheesy Pulled Beef in Crispy Puff Pastry
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, rectangular, thawed
- 2 cups pulled beef, cooked and shredded
- 6 cheese slices, such as provolone or mozzarella
- 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 200
- 2
Lay the thawed puff pastry sheet flat on a clean surface or directly on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Place half of the pulled beef onto one half of the puff pastry sheet, leaving a 1-inch border along the edges. Repeat with the remaining pulled beef on the other half of the pastry if making two pastries, or use the entire sheet for one large pastry.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Layer 3 cheese slices directly on top of each portion of pulled beef.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Fold the other half of the puff pastry over the filling, aligning the edges. Gently press down around the filling to seal.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Use a fork to crimp and seal all three open edges of the puff pastry, creating a secure pocket for the filling.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
If you prepared the pastry on a clean surface, carefully transfer it to the baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Using a sharp knife, make three diagonal cuts on the top surface of the puff pastry. These cuts allow steam to escape and help the pastry cook evenly.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Brush the entire top surface of the puff pastry generously with the beaten egg wash.
⏱️ 1 min
- 10
Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the egg-washed top surface of the puff pastry.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown, puffed up, and crispy.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 200
- 12
Once baked, carefully remove the pastry from the oven and let it rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
⏱️ 2 min
- 13
Transfer the baked pastry to a cutting board. Cut the pastry in half or into individual servings to reveal the cheesy pulled beef filling.
⏱️ 1 min
- 14
Serve warm and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Cheesy Pulled Beef in Crispy Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry, rectangular, thawed
- 2 cups pulled beef, cooked and shredded
- 6 cheese slices, such as provolone or mozzarella
- 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 200 - 2
Lay the thawed puff pastry sheet flat on a clean surface or directly on the prepared baking sheet.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Place half of the pulled beef onto one half of the puff pastry sheet, leaving a 1-inch border along the edges. Repeat with the remaining pulled beef on the other half of the pastry if making two pastries, or use the entire sheet for one large pastry.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Layer 3 cheese slices directly on top of each portion of pulled beef.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Fold the other half of the puff pastry over the filling, aligning the edges. Gently press down around the filling to seal.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Use a fork to crimp and seal all three open edges of the puff pastry, creating a secure pocket for the filling.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
If you prepared the pastry on a clean surface, carefully transfer it to the baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Using a sharp knife, make three diagonal cuts on the top surface of the puff pastry. These cuts allow steam to escape and help the pastry cook evenly.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Brush the entire top surface of the puff pastry generously with the beaten egg wash.
⏱️ 1 min - 10
Sprinkle sesame seeds evenly over the egg-washed top surface of the puff pastry.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown, puffed up, and crispy.
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 200 - 12
Once baked, carefully remove the pastry from the oven and let it rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
⏱️ 2 min - 13
Transfer the baked pastry to a cutting board. Cut the pastry in half or into individual servings to reveal the cheesy pulled beef filling.
⏱️ 1 min - 14
Serve warm and enjoy!