Beef Mince Provençal Tart
This tart uses seasoned beef mince with garlic, thyme, and tomatoes layered into a short pastry shell — a straightforward take on Provençal flavors. The pastry crisps up in the oven while the filling stays rich and savory. It's a practical 30-minute dinner that works equally well for weeknights or casual entertaining.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing bowl
- Pastry Brush
- Tart Tin
- Frying pan
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Extra virgin if available
- 1 pound beef mince Grass-fed for better flavor
- 1 medium onion Finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic Minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme Fresh if possible
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes Halved
- 1 large egg Beaten, for egg wash
- 1 sheet pre-made puff pastry Thawed
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper To taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for the tart's baking.
- In a frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce the minced garlic and thyme to the pan, stirring until the garlic is fragrant and the ingredients are well combined, about 1 minute.
- Add the beef mince to the pan, cooking and stirring until browned, ensuring it is completely broken up and mixed thoroughly with the aromatics. This should take about 5 minutes.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, adding the cherry tomatoes, and cook for another 2 minutes until the tomatoes have softened slightly.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface with a rolling pin until it's large enough to fit your tart tin.
- Line the tart tin with the pastry, trimming any excess around the edges.
- Spoon the beef mixture evenly into the pastry shell.
- Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg to give it a golden color during baking.
- Bake the tart in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crisp.
Notes
- For a variation, consider adding a sprinkle of shredded Gruyère cheese on top before baking, or switch out the beef for a vegetarian mince for a meat-free option.
Nutrition
Calories: 695kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 26gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 26gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 262mgPotassium: 492mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 275IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 4mg
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