Go Back
+ servings
A photo of puff pastry filled with Turkish style beef filling.

Spicy Turkish Meat Pastries

Here is a Turkish favorite recipe. Talas Kebabi is a spicy meat filled puff pastry and so easy to make.  You'll love the exotic flavors in this! 
5 from 1 vote
Print Pin
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Turkish
Keyword: traditional Turkish food
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 390kcal
Author: Analida Braeger

Ingredients

  • 1 lb puff pastry 1 package, frozen
  • 1 lb beef cut into strips
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion small, sliced thin
  • 2 garlic clove minced
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • tsp allspice
  • ½ tsp mint fresh, chopped
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 Tbsp water for egg wash

Instructions

  • In a skillet over medium heat add the olive oil and stir fry the beef until lightly brown.
  • Add the onions and garlic and stir.
  • Add the spices and mint and the tomato paste and water and blend together well.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for about 25 minutes. The filling should be a bit thick and if not uncover and allow to reduce a bit until thick.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread the hot filling out on a glass baking dish or tray to allow to cool. You don't want to add hot filling to the pastry as is will melt it.
  • To assemble, roll out each puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface into 12 inch squares.
  • Cut into 9 equal 4x4 squares.
  • Place a small amount of filling in the center of a square. Brush the edges around the filling with the egg wash. Top with another square and seal with the tines of a fork.
  • Brush the tops with egg wash and bake for about 25 minutes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper until golden brown.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Place the frozen puff pastry in the refrigerator for 4 hours to thaw wrapped in plastic.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 395mg | Potassium: 188mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 1.3mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 2.2mg