This indulgent and flavorful Stuffed Puff Pastry with Minced Meat, Cheese, and Garlic Sauce is an unforgettable dish that combines savory spiced meat, rich cheese, aromatic garlic butter, and golden puff pastry into one impressive creation. The filling begins with seasoned ground meat mixed with paprika, garlic, and tomato paste for depth and umami. Wrapped in delicate sheets of puff pastry and baked until golden, the dish is then paired with a creamy, garlicky mayonnaise sauce and a fresh side salad made with cabbage, carrots, parsley, and olive oil. This recipe is ideal for dinner parties, holidays, or as an elevated weeknight meal. It looks sophisticated but is surprisingly simple to prepare.
Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes (30 minutes bake + 10 minutes finish)
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Fusion / European-inspired
Ingredients
For the Meat Filling:
500 g ground meat (beef or mixed)
2 eggs (for mixing into meat)
1 tsp dried garlic
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
1 tsp sweet paprika
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
40 g tomato paste
For the Tomato-Butter Sauce:
40 g tomato paste
30 ml soy sauce
50 ml water
1 tablespoon butter
For the Puff Pastry Wrap:
2 eggs (for coating)
2 tablespoons flour (to dust surface)
Ready-made puff pastry sheets (approx. 300–400 g)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp butter
100 g cheese (mozzarella or gouda), shredded
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce:
1 egg (hard-boiled)
Salt, to taste
1 pickled cucumber, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
80 g mayonnaise
For the Fresh Cabbage Salad:
1 cup shredded cabbage
Salt, to taste
1 carrot, grated
Black pepper, to taste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tbsp olive oil
Step-by-Step Instructions
Continued on the next page
