Taco Puffs

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 2

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 3

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Drain the fat from the skillet.

Step 5

Add the taco seasoning, diced tomatoes and green chiles, and the water.

Step 6

Simmer the mixture over low heat for 5 minutes and then set the skillet aside.

Step 7

Unfold the pastry sheets.

Step 8

Cut each sheet into 9 even squares.

Step 9

Arrange the meat mixture down the diagonal center of each pastry sheet square.

Step 10

Sprinkle the meat mixture on the pastry with the cheddar cheese.

Step 11

Fold the two opposite corners of each pastry square over the filling, pressing the edges to seal.

Step 12

Place each folded pastry onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 13

Bake until golden brown, about 15-18 minutes.

Step 14

Serve warm.