Picadillo Puff Pastry Rolls with Cilantro Avocado Crema

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These picadillo puff pastry rolls are served with a creamy cilantro avocado crema for a super easy, comforting weeknight dinner. They also make great finger foods for your next summer gathering with family and friends!

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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 40mins
Serves or Makes: 6 servings

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ingredients

  • 1-2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 pound lean ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 2 tablespoons Red Gold Roasted Garlic Tomato Paste
  • 1 (10 ounce) can Red Gold Original Diced Tomatoes with Green Chilies, drained
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup pitted green olives, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup plus 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 ripe avocado, pitted and peeled
  • 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
  • Sesame seeds, for topping

Method

  • Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large baking pan with parchment paper.

  • Step 2

    Brown the meat in the olive oil over medium high heat. Season with salt and black pepper.

  • Step 3

    Add the finely diced yellow onion and bell pepper to saute 3-4 minutes, until fragrant and tender.

  • Step 4

    Stir in the ground cumin and tomato paste until well combined.

  • Step 5

    Add the drained diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons of cilantro, and olives. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat to cool to room temperature.

  • Step 6

    Once cooled, lightly dust the prepared baking pan with flour. Add the thawed puff pastry, then gently roll out. Slice into 6 equal rectangles or squares.

  • Step 7

    Add 2-3 tablespoons of the picadillo on one end, then gently roll up the puff pastry to seal in the meat. Repeat with remaining puff pastry rectangles.

  • Step 8

    Brush each with the beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

  • Step 9

    Bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through baking, until deeply golden brown and flaky.

  • Step 10

    While the puff pastry rolls cool for a few minutes, combine the remaining cilantro, sour cream, and avocado into a high speed blender. Pulse until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  • Step 11

    Enjoy the picadillo puff pastry rolls warm with the cilantro avocado crema .