Savory Puff Pastry with Minced Meat and Cheese

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed if frozen)

• 250g minced meat (beef, lamb, or chicken)

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ½ tsp paprika (optional)

• ½ tsp cumin (optional)

• ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• 2 tbsp tomato paste (or 1 small diced tomato)

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

• 100g cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or feta), shredded

• 1 egg yolk, beaten (for brushing)

• 1 tbsp sesame seeds or nigella seeds (optional)

Instructions:

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