Surf & Turf | Flirt Recipes

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds ground beef (ideally 15% fat content)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and finely diced
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 7 ounces semi-firm cheese (gouda, cheddar or emmental), cut into 24 cubes
• 2 tubes refrigerated crescent roll dough
• 1 egg, beaten (for glazing)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Marinara sauce or hot sauce for serving