Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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30
servings
0.5 cup

butter

softened

4 unit

cream cheese

softened

1.5 cup

all-purpose flour

1 tbsp

canola oil

1 pound

lean ground beef

1 unit

onion

minced

2 unit

garlic cloves

chopped

2 tbsp

fresh parsley

chopped

1 tbsp

Dijon mustard

1 tsp

dried savory

1 tsp

poultry seasoning

0.5 tsp

dried thyme

0.5 tsp

celery salt

1 dash

salt

1 dash

pepper

0.5 cup

soft bread crumbs

1 unit

tomatoes

chopped

1 unit

fresh parsley

minced

Step 1
~3 min

Cream butter and cream cheese until smooth.

Step 2
~3 min

Gradually add flour to the butter and cream cheese mixture, mixing until a dough forms.

Step 3
~3 min

Shape the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Step 4
~3 min

Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 5
~3 min

Add ground beef and minced onion to the skillet.

Step 6
~3 min

Cook, crumbling the meat, until the beef is no longer pink (about 5 minutes).

Step 7
~3 min

Add chopped garlic and cook for 1 minute more.

Step 8
~3 min

Add chopped fresh parsley, Dijon mustard, dried savory or sage, poultry seasoning, dried thyme, celery salt, salt, and pepper to the skillet.

Step 9
~3 min

Stir in soft bread crumbs to absorb meat juices.

Step 10
~3 min

Let the filling stand for about 10 minutes.

Step 11
~3 min

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 12
~3 min

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the refrigerated dough to 1/8-inch thickness.

Step 13
~3 min

Cut out circles of dough using a floured 2-3/4 inch round biscuit or cookie cutter.

Step 14
~3 min

Press the dough circles onto the bottom and up the sides of 30 ungreased mini muffin cups. Re-roll the dough as needed to get enough circles.

Step 15
~3 min

Spoon 1 tablespoon of the meat filling into each prepared mini muffin cup.

Step 16
~3 min

Bake until the crust is golden brown, about 15 minutes.

Step 17
~3 min

If desired, top with chopped tomatoes and minced fresh parsley before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a richer crust, use all butter instead of cream cheese.

Add a pinch of nutmeg to the filling for extra warmth.

Serve with a dollop of sour cream or plain yogurt.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Dough can be made 1 day in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve warm or at room temperature.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Coleslaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Quebec, Canada

Cultural Significance

Traditional Canadian dish, often served during holidays.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Christmas
New Year's

Occasion Tags

Holiday
Party
Appetizer

Popularity Score

70/100

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