Description
Savory taco puff pastry delight brings Mexican-inspired flavors to your table with flaky, golden pastry. Crisp edges and spicy filling create a mouthwatering experience that leaves you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground beef
- 1 pkt taco seasoning
- 16 oz (454 g) refried beans, warm
- 2 cups (226 g) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 refrigerated puff pastry sheet, thawed
- 1 cup (160 g) onion, chopped
- 1 cup (150 g) roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup (150 g) black olives, sliced
- 1 cup (150 g) lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup (100 g) green onions, chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) water
Instructions
- Pastry Preparation: Unfold puff pastry onto a baking sheet, creating a delicate border and piercing with a fork to control rising. Bake at 400°F for 8 minutes until lightly golden.
- Meat Mastery: In a skillet, brown ground beef with onions, breaking into fine crumbles. Drain excess fat, then incorporate taco seasoning and water. Simmer until flavors intensify and liquid reduces.
- Layer Construction: Press down any pastry bubbles. Spread a uniform layer of refried beans across the partially baked pastry, leaving a slim perimeter. Distribute seasoned taco meat evenly over the beans.
- Cheese Cascade: Generously blanket the meat with shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring complete coverage. Return to the oven at 375°F for 10-12 minutes until cheese melts and edges turn crisp and golden.
- Finishing Flourish: Remove from oven and immediately garnish with crisp lettuce, sliced black olives, diced roma tomatoes, and chopped green onions. Allow to rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing into serving portions.
Notes
- Pastry Prep Tip: Dock the puff pastry with fork holes to prevent excessive rising and ensure an even, crisp base during baking.
- Meat Moisture Management: Drain excess fat after cooking ground beef to prevent a greasy final dish and maintain a clean, robust flavor profile.
- Cheese Melting Magic: Use room temperature cheese for more even melting and a smoother, more appealing top layer that browns beautifully.
- Topping Timing: Add fresh toppings immediately after baking to preserve their crisp texture and vibrant colors, enhancing both visual appeal and flavor contrast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 403
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 823 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg