Savory Puff Pastry Minced Meat Pockets 🥟🥕🧄✨

Flaky puff pastry stuffed with a savory minced meat filling, seasoned with herbs and spices. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or light meal.

Ingredients

For the Filling

• 300 g (10.5 oz) minced meat (beef, pork, or mix)
• 1 carrot, grated
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried peppers or chili flakes
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

For the Pastry

• 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Prepare filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant. Add minced meat and cook until browned. Stir in carrot, basil, chili flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook until carrot softens. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
2. Prepare pastry: Roll puff pastry on a floured surface. Cut into squares or circles depending on desired shape.
3. Fill: Place a spoonful of meat mixture in the center of each pastry piece. Fold over to enclose filling and seal edges with a fork.
4. Egg wash: Brush tops with beaten egg for golden color.
5. Bake: Place on parchment-lined tray. Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15–20 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
6. Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy warm.

Tips

• Extra flavor: Add grated cheese inside for a gooey filling.
• Variation: Use spinach or mushrooms with meat for a richer taste.
• Serving idea: Pair with yogurt dip or tomato sauce.

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Savory Puff Pastry Pockets—flaky crust, hearty filling, and irresistible flavor 🥟🥕🧄✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you add cheese inside or keep it classic?”
• Rotating closers: “Save for your next snack idea.” • “Tag a friend who loves savory pastries.” • “Golden crust, savory filling.”