Curry Puffs With Beef (Printable)
Crispy golden pastries with spiced beef, potato and pea filling
# What You Need:
→ Filling
01 - 8.8 ounces ground beef
02 - 1 medium potato, peeled and diced small
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1.8 ounces frozen peas
06 - 1 tablespoon curry powder
07 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
08 - 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 0.25 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
10 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
11 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
13 - 2 tablespoons water
14 - 1 teaspoon sugar
→ Pastry
15 - 17.6 ounces frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
16 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
# Steps:
01 - Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 2 minutes.
02 - Add ground beef and cook, breaking up lumps, until browned completely.
03 - Stir in curry powder, coriander, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and sugar. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add diced potatoes and water. Cover and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.
05 - Stir in peas and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from heat and let filling cool completely.
06 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
07 - Roll out the puff pastry if needed. Cut into 4–5 inch squares.
08 - Place 1–2 tablespoons of filling in the center of each square. Fold over to form a triangle or rectangle, pressing edges to seal. Crimp edges with a fork.
09 - Arrange puffs on the prepared baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg.
10 - Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
11 - Cool slightly before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of flaky golden pastry and spiced beef filling creates an irresistible texture contrast
- These freeze beautifully unbaked, so you can always have homemade appetizers ready for unexpected guests
- The spice level is completely adjustable, making them perfect for both mild and heat loving palates
02 -
- Hot filling is the enemy of crisp pastry, so never skip the cooling step even if you're in a hurry
- Sealing the edges thoroughly prevents those unfortunate moments when filling escapes during baking
- These reheat surprisingly well in a 180°C oven for about 8 minutes, though they're best fresh
03 -
- Place your baking sheet in the oven while it preheats, then carefully arrange the puffs on the hot pan, which helps create that beautifully crisp bottom crust
- Brush the pastry edges with a little water before sealing, as this acts like glue and prevents those frustrating openings during baking