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Classic Macedonian Meat and Cheese Puff Pastry

Name: Classic Macedonian Meat and Cheese Puff Pastry
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Macedonian
Ingredients: 1 sheet puff pastry; 1 lb ground beef; 1 cup grated cheese (like feta or mozzarella); 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 egg, beaten; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; Salt to taste

A variation of pastrmalija using puff pastry for a flakier texture, filled with a savory meat and cheese mixture.

35 minutes4 servings

Method

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a pan, cook ground beef and onion until browned. Add cheese, paprika, and salt, then mix well.
Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares. Place a spoonful of the meat and cheese mixture in the center of each square.
Fold the pastry over the filling, seal with egg wash, and place on a baking sheet.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and flaky.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.

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