Delicious Cheesy Meat Pockets

Posted on 2025-08-13

Easy to make for lunch or dinner. The kids will love this!

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (or turkey)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp pepper
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella
• 1 package puff pastry (thawed)
• 1 egg, beaten (for wash)
• Optional: 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C); line a baking sheet.
2. Sauté onion in a drizzle of olive oil for 3-4 min; add garlic for 1 min.
3. Add meat; cook until browned (5-7 min), drain fat, then stir in paprika, salt, & pepper. Let cool slightly, then mix in cheese.
4. Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface; cut into 8 squares. Spoon meat mixture onto each square and fold to seal (use egg wash to secure).
5. Place on tray, brush tops with egg wash, and bake for 20-25 min until golden. Garnish with parsley if desired.

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