250 g steak, cut into very small cubes (works with chicken or minced meat too)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely minced
35 ml heavy cream
30 g grated parmesan
180 g shredded cheese (mozzarella + emmentaler, or any mix)
Olive oil, for the pan
1 tsp seasoning paste (optional)
Salt, black pepper, paprika, ground cumin, curry powder, garlic powder
Coating & Frying
Milk, for brushing
1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
Oil, for frying
Directions
In a bowl or stand mixer, combine flour, warm milk, sugar, yeast, and salt. Knead for a few minutes until a rough dough forms, then add the softened butter and continue kneading for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rest about 1 hour until slightly risen.
Heat a little olive oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion until soft. Add the steak cubes and cook until lightly browned. Add garlic, spices, heavy cream, parmesan, and optional seasoning paste. Stir until creamy and flavorful. Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.
After the first rise, divide the dough into 8 equal pieces (about 66 g each) and shape into balls. Rest 10 minutes. Flatten each piece, add some shredded cheese, a portion of the steak filling, and a little more cheese on top. Close the dough tightly and seal well so nothing leaks during frying. Place on a lightly floured tray and rest 30 minutes.
Brush each filled dough ball lightly with milk, then coat evenly in panko breadcrumbs. Fry in hot oil until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Drain briefly before serving.
