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Curry Puffs with Beef

Savory Curry Puffs with Beef for Cozy Snack Nights

Delicious Curry Puffs with Beef, combining flaky pastry and savory filling, perfect for snack nights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 6 puffs
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Neutral flavor oil like canola or sunflower
  • 1 large Onion Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons Curry Powder Adjust for preferred heat
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder For earthy flavor and color
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder Enhances curry flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Balances spices
  • Black Pepper To taste
  • Salt To taste
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Vegetable broth is a lighter alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch For thickening
For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 egg Egg (for egg wash) Or milk for vegan option

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Knife
  • spatula
  • mixing bowl
  • Pastry cutter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for about 5-7 minutes until translucent.
  3. Cook the ground beef in the skillet for 6-8 minutes until browned.
  4. Add curry powder, turmeric, cumin, sugar, black pepper, and salt.
  5. Thicken the filling by mixing cornstarch with beef broth, then stirring into the beef mixture.
  6. Cool the filling completely, about 15-20 minutes.
  7. Defrost and roll out puff pastry on a floured surface.
  8. Cut puff pastry into squares and fill with cooled beef filling, sealing edges.
  9. Chill puffs while preheating oven to 400°F (200°C).
  10. Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1puffCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the filling to cool completely before wrapping the puffs to avoid soggy pastry. Crimp edges well to seal.

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