Cheeseburger Pocket Pies

I wanted to try something different using ground beef.  I don't see why one can't add carmelized onions or mushrooms to the top of the burgers.  Next time, I may even try chicken breast. I made my own steak sauce and seasoning because I don't generally keep these in the house.  (my next blog listing)  For picky eaters,  just don't add the additional flavoring.  

5 servings

1 lb lean ground beef
1  1/2 teaspoons minced dried onion
1 tablespoon steak seasoning
1 tablespoon steak seasoning sauce
5 slices of cheese (American, Swiss or Cheddar)
1 sheet frozen puff pastry dough (I used Pepperidge Farm)
1 egg yolk

• Puff pastry should sit at room temperature for about 20 minutes
• Mix together, ground beef, minced onion, steak seasoning and steak sauce together
• Form 5 flat patties
• Grill or fry patties until cooked medium-well
• Remove and place a piece of cheese on top of each burger
• Roll out pastry sheet to flatten slightly
• Cut into 5 pieces
• Cover each burger with pastry and wrap it around.   Pinch edges
• Place pinched side on ungreased baking sheet
• Whisk together egg yolk and 1 teaspoon water.  Brush evenly on pastry
• Bake at 375 degrees for 15+ minutes (until pastry is lightly brown)

-Queenie Cuisine