Beef Keema Puff Pastry
Beef keema puff pastry is a classic appetizer of Pakistan amd a popular snack in Ramadan that combines tender, flavorful beef mince with flaky puff pastry.
Servings 10 people
Ingredients
Beef Keema Filling
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 250 gms Beef Keema
- 2 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 tbsp Coriander seeds roasted & crushed
- 1 tsp Salt or to taste
- 1/2 tbsp Red chili crushed
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds roasted & crushed
- 1 tbsp Green chilies chopped
- 1/3 cup Fresh coriander chopped
- 1/3 cup Onion chopped
Assembling
- 20 pieces Puff pastry sheets (small squares)
- 1/3 cup Egg wash (An egg+1 tbsp water)
Instructions
Beef Qeema filling
- In a frying pan, heat oil and add the beef mince (keema). Mix well until the mince changes colour and is no longer pink.
- Add ginger garlic paste, chopped green chillies, roasted and crushed coriander and cumin seeds, salt, and red chilli flakes.
- Mix well and cook for 4-5 minutes until the spices are fragrant and the mince is cooked. Add chopped fresh coriander, and onion and mix well for 2 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let the mixture cool down
Assembling
- Spoon a generous amount of the beef mixture(1 tbsp) onto each puff pastry square, leaving a small border around the edges to seal by pinching them with your fingers and fork.
- Place the puff pastry squares on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops of the puff pastry squares with the egg wash.
Baking
- Bake the puff pastry squares in the oven for 20-30 minutes, until golden brown and puffed up.
- Broil for 5 more minutes for golden and crispy tops.
- Serve the beef keema puff pastry hot and fresh for the best flavour and texture. Servew with ketchup or mayo, green chutney, etc.