Description
A delicious and savory Ground Beef Puff Pastry with creamy hummus, aromatic spices, and toasted pine nuts, perfect as a warm appetizer or light main course. This easy-to-make dish features flaky puff pastry baked golden and topped with spiced ground beef and fresh parsley for a flavorful Mediterranean-inspired treat.
Ingredients
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Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
Beef Mixture
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings
- ½ cup hummus
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lined baking sheet. Cut slits about ½ inch from the edges forming a square frame, being careful not to cut all the way through. Prick the center area with a fork to prevent puffing. Brush the entire pastry with the beaten egg wash. Bake for 15 minutes or until golden and puffed.
- Make the Beef Mixture: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned. Stir in ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3 more minutes to let the flavors blend.
- Assemble: Once the puff pastry is baked, gently press down the center slightly to create a shallow base. Spread the hummus evenly over the center area of the puff pastry. Spoon the cooked beef mixture over the hummus layer. Sprinkle toasted pine nuts and chopped fresh parsley on top. Drizzle a little olive oil over everything for extra richness.
- Serve: Slice the assembled puff pastry into squares and serve warm as an appetizer or light main dish.
Notes
- Thaw puff pastry fully before use for best puff and texture.
- Use fresh spices for more vibrant flavor.
- To toast pine nuts, dry roast them in a skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- The hummus can be homemade or store-bought.
- For a vegetarian option, replace ground beef with seasoned cooked lentils or mushrooms.
- Brush the edges with egg wash to get a beautiful golden crust.
- Serve immediately for best crispness, reheating gently if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
