Description
Delicious homemade curry puffs filled with spiced ground beef, perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (Olive oil can be used as a substitute.)
- 1 medium Onion (Shallots work well for a milder flavor.)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Substitute with garlic powder if fresh isn’t handy.)
- 1 pound Ground beef (Ground turkey or chicken are great alternatives.)
- 1 tablespoon Curry powder (Customize with your favorite blend.)
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric powder (Ginger powder is a lovely alternative.)
- ½ teaspoon Cumin powder (Coriander powder can give a different aromatic twist.)
- 1 tablespoon Sugar (Use brown sugar for a caramel-like sweetness.)
- to taste Black pepper (Swap for white pepper for a milder touch.)
- to taste Salt (Adjust to meet dietary needs.)
- ½ cup Beef broth (Opt for vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.)
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (Arrowroot powder is a good substitute.)
- 1 sheet Puff pastry (Store-bought is easy, or try making your own.)
- 1 large Egg (Use a milk wash for a vegan-friendly alternative.)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3–4 minutes until translucent.
- Stir in 1 pound of ground beef, cooking until browned (5–7 minutes). Mix in 1 tablespoon of curry powder, ½ teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon cumin, 1 tablespoon sugar, salt, and pepper. Toast spices for another 2–3 minutes.
- Combine ½ cup of beef broth with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch to make a slurry. Pour into the cooked beef, stirring well. Cook for about 2 more minutes until thickened.
- Defrost puff pastry for 35–40 minutes. Roll it out to ¼ inch thickness and cut into 4-inch squares.
- Place 3 tablespoons of cooled beef filling in the center of each pastry square. Fold each square into a triangle, crimping edges with a fork.
- Refrigerate the assembled Curry Puffs on a baking sheet for 15–20 minutes. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Brush each puff with a beaten egg. Bake for 15–18 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
- Allow to cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with chili or soy sauce.
Notes
- These curry puffs are best served warm and can be enjoyed with a variety of dipping sauces.
- Feel free to experiment with different fillings, such as vegetables or different types of meat!
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg