Meat Tarts

Delight your taste buds with these irresistibly flaky and savory Meat Tarts, a perfect fusion of crispy puff pastry and a richly seasoned meat filling. Made with ground beef or lamb, sautéed onions, garlic, grated carrots, and sweet peas, the filling is infused with bold flavors from tomato paste, soy sauce, and warm spices like paprika and cumin. These handheld pastries are easy to assemble, featuring buttery puff pastry squares folded into golden, flaky triangles. In just 45 minutes, including prep and bake time, you’ll have 8 deliciously satisfying tarts that are ideal for appetizers, party snacks, or quick lunches. Serve them warm to highlight their perfectly crisp texture, or enjoy them on the go for a hearty treat.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground beef or lamb
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium Carrot, finely grated
• 100 grams Frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 50 grams Butter, melted
• 2 sheets Frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
• 1 large Egg, beaten

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef or lamb and cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the grated carrot and frozen peas. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften slightly.

Step 5

Mix in the tomato paste, soy sauce, paprika, ground cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.

Step 6

On a floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets slightly. Cut each sheet into 4 squares, yielding 8 total.

Step 7

Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the meat mixture into the center of each square. Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg.

Step 8

Fold each square into a triangle, pressing the edges to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative finish.

Step 9

Transfer the tarts to the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with melted butter and a light coating of the remaining beaten egg to promote browning.

Step 10

Bake the tarts in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and allow the tarts to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1026.8 grams (1026.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2439

Total Fat 184.40g	236%
Saturated Fat 76.70g	384%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 694mg	231%
Sodium 3896mg	169%
Total Carbohydrate 88.30g	32%
Dietary Fiber 12.60g	45%
Total Sugars 18.30g
Protein 109.50g	219%

Vitamin D 65IU	323%
Calcium 264mg	20%
Iron 22mg	122%
Potassium 2587mg	55%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.7%

Protein: 17.9%

Carbs: 14.4%