Description
Culinary magic happens when Taco Puff Pastry Delight merges Mexican zest with flaky French pastry layers. Rich ground beef, melted cheese, and crisp puff pastry create a sensational fusion that will charm palates and spark dinner excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) ground beef
- 1 packet taco seasoning
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups (226 grams) cheddar cheese, shredded
- 16 ounces (454 grams) refried beans, warm
Vegetables and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup (160 grams) onion, chopped
- 1 cup (150 grams) lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup (150 grams) black olives, sliced
- 1 cup (150 grams) roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup (100 grams) green onions, chopped
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) water
- 1 refrigerated puff pastry sheet, thawed
Instructions
- Craft the pastry foundation by unfolding the delicate puff pastry sheet onto a prepared baking surface. Meticulously shape the edges, creating a gentle raised border, and puncture the surface with fork marks to prevent excessive rising.
- Par-bake the pastry base in a preheated oven until it develops a light golden hue and slightly firms up, approximately 8 minutes.
- While the pastry transforms, orchestrate the savory taco filling. Sauté ground beef with finely diced onions in a sizzling skillet, breaking the meat into delicate crumbles until fully cooked.
- Drain any accumulated fat, then infuse the meat with robust taco seasoning and a splash of water. Simmer the mixture, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Once the pastry emerges from its initial baking, gently deflate any dramatic rises with a careful press. Spread a smooth layer of creamy refried beans across the surface, creating a rich foundation.
- Lavishly distribute the seasoned taco meat over the beans, maintaining a modest border around the pastry’s edges to prevent overflow.
- Blanket the entire creation with a generous cascade of shredded cheddar cheese, ensuring complete coverage.
- Return the assembled masterpiece to the oven, allowing the cheese to transform into a molten, bubbling landscape of golden deliciousness.
- After removing from the oven, immediately adorn with a vibrant medley of fresh toppings – crisp lettuce, briny black olives, juicy roma tomatoes, and zesty green onions.
- Let the tart rest momentarily, then slice into elegant portions. Serve immediately while the cheese remains gloriously melted and the pastry maintains its perfect crispness.
Notes
- Perfectly crisp puff pastry forms the ultimate base for this Mexican-inspired comfort dish, transforming traditional taco ingredients into an elegant, crowd-pleasing meal.
- Ground beef requires thorough draining to prevent soggy pastry and ensure a crisp, flaky texture that holds all delicious taco toppings.
- Refried beans act as a crucial moisture barrier between pastry and meat, preventing potential sogginess and adding rich, creamy flavor layers.
- Cheese melting technique matters: sprinkle evenly and watch carefully during final baking to achieve golden, bubbling perfection without burning.
- Fresh vegetable toppings should be added immediately after baking to maintain crisp texture and vibrant colors, creating a visually appealing final presentation.
- Serving temperature is key – let the pastry rest briefly to allow cheese to set and toppings to adhere, making cutting and serving easier.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg