New Zealand Beef Goat's Cheese and Onion Tarts

Elevate your appetizer game with these savory New Zealand Beef, Goat’s Cheese, and Onion Tarts—an irresistible blend of tender beef mince, creamy goat’s cheese, and sweet caramelized onions, all nestled in crispy, golden puff pastry. Perfect for dinner parties or a gourmet snack, these tarts combine the rich umami of seasoned New Zealand beef with the tangy creaminess of goat’s cheese, enhanced by a touch of thyme and balsamic-kissed onions. Ready in just under an hour, this recipe is as easy as it is impressive, with simple steps yielding a crowd-pleasing result. Serve them warm, garnished with fresh parsley, and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:25 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 medium yellow onion
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• 300 grams New Zealand beef mince
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 150 grams goat's cheese
• 2 sheets puff pastry sheets
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Slice the onions thinly and add them to the pan. Cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 3

Sprinkle the onions with brown sugar and balsamic vinegar. Cook for an additional 5-6 minutes until caramelized. Remove from the pan and set aside.

Step 4

Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil in the same pan and add the New Zealand beef mince. Break it apart with a spoon and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt to the beef. Stir to combine and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

Step 6

Roll out the puff pastry sheets on a clean, lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 6 squares to create 12 tart shells.

Step 7

Place each square onto the prepared baking tray and fold the edges inward slightly to create a small border.

Step 8

Spread a spoonful of the caramelized onions onto each tart base, followed by a spoonful of the cooked beef mixture.

Step 9

Crumble the goat's cheese evenly over the top of each tart.

Step 10

Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg to help them turn golden brown during baking.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the tarts cool slightly before garnishing with chopped parsley, if desired.

Step 13

Serve warm as an appetizer or as a light meal with a side salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(872.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2143.1

Total Fat 161.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 61.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 502.1mg	0%
Sodium 2039.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g	0%
Total Sugars 14.8g
Protein 96.9g	0%

Vitamin D 40IU	0%
Calcium 371.9mg	0%
Iron 13.6mg	0%
Potassium 1527.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 67.1%

Protein: 17.9%

Carbs: 15.0%