Kid Lover Meat Tarts
Kid Lover Meat Tarts are a delightful twist on classic savory treats, perfect for picky eaters and family-friendly meals. These handheld mini pies feature a rich, seasoned filling of ground beef or turkey, infused with aromatic garlic, onions, and Italian herbs, nestled inside flaky, buttery pastry shells. Topped with gooey mozzarella cheese and baked to golden perfection, these tarts are as fun to eat as they are satisfying. The recipe is quick to prepare, with just 20 minutes of hands-on time, and versatile enough to serve as an appetizer, lunchbox addition, or bite-sized party snack. Ideal for busy weeknights or weekend cooking projects, these savory tarts are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 piece small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 100 grams shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 sheets pre-made pie crusts or pastry dough
- 1 piece egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion becomes translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks. This should take about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat and let the meat mixture cool slightly.
On a floured surface, roll out the pie crust if needed and use a round cutter (about 3-4 inches in diameter) to cut out circles from the dough. Re-roll the scraps as necessary to make more rounds.
Press each dough circle into the wells of a greased muffin tin to form tart shells.
Fill each tart shell with a spoonful of the meat mixture, topping with a sprinkle of shredded mozzarella cheese.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk to create an egg wash. Brush the edges of the tart shells with the egg wash for a golden finish.
Bake the tarts in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Allow the tarts to cool for 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 251.5 g | 322% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.1 g | 460% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 622 mg | 207% | |
| Sodium | 3918 mg | 170% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.6 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.3 g | ||
| Protein | 129.4 g | 259% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.4 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 935 mg | 72% | |
| Iron | 18.6 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 1962 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
