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Puff Pastry Tacos

These puff pastry tacos are a fun, flaky twist on classic tacos. Buttery pastry, crispy cheese, and seasoned beef come together for an easy, crowd-pleasing meal that’s perfect for weeknights, appetizers, or a creative Taco Tuesday.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 Tacos
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Sheets Puff Pastry thawed
  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 tea Smoked Paprika
  • 1 tea Oregano
  • 1/2 tea Cumin
  • 1/2 tea Onion Powder
  • 1/2 tea Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tea Salt
  • 1/2 tea Pepper
  • 1/2 tea Chili Powder optional
  • 1 Cup Shredded Cheese
  • 1 Egg beaten
Toppings
  • Shredded Lettuce
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Sliced Avacado
  • Lime Wedges
  • Sour Cream
  • Salsa

Method
 

Cook the Beef
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned. Drain excess grease if needed, then add all seasonings and stir to combine.
    2. You can always swap the spices with your favorite taco seasoning!
Prepare the Pastry
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.Cut each puff pastry sheet into 6 rectangles, for a total of 12 pieces.
Assemble
  1. On the parchment-lined baking sheet, sprinkle shredded cheese into 6 small rectangles (about the same size as your pastry pieces).
  2. Add about 1½ tablespoons of cooked beef to the center of each cheese pile, keeping it away from the edges.
Top with Pastry
  1. Place a puff pastry rectangle over each portion. Lightly press down the edges to help seal.
Egg Wash
  1. In a small bowl, beat the egg and brush it over the tops of the puff pastry.
Bake
  1. Bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
Shape
  1. Remove from the oven and carefully flip each one over using a spatula. Gently press down the center to create a taco shape.
Top and Serve
  1. Add your favorite toppings and serve warm.

Notes

  • Keep the filling centered:
    Try not to spread the beef all the way to the edges. Leaving a border helps the puff pastry seal better and prevents leaks while baking.
  • Use cold (but thawed) puff pastry:
    If your puff pastry gets too warm, it can become sticky and harder to work with. If needed, pop it back in the fridge for a few minutes before assembling.
  • Customize the seasoning:
    Feel free to swap the spices for your favorite taco seasoning packet to make things even quicker and easier.
  • Great for entertaining:
    These make a fun appetizer—great for hosting and you could even let everyone build their own tacos.