Pastel de carne picada a la sartén con hojaldre crujiente

Ingredientes

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 1/2 cups beef broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash

Preparación

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400°F.

2. 2

   Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and season with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain excess fat if needed.

3. 3

   Add the chopped onion to the skillet and cook until soft and lightly golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

4. 4

   Add the tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavor. Stir in the balsamic vinegar and let it simmer for about 30 seconds.

5. 5

   Pour in the beef broth and add the oregano, thyme, bay leaf, and paprika. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for about 10–15 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly. Taste and adjust seasoning. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Stir in parsley if using.

6. 6

   Remove the skillet from the heat. Lay the puff pastry over the beef mixture, trimming if necessary, and tuck the edges slightly into the skillet. Brush the pastry with beaten egg.

7. 7

   Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is puffed and deeply golden.

8. 8

   Let the pie rest for about 10 minutes before serving.