Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.

Brown the Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the lean ground beef until browned and fully cooked through. Carefully drain any excess grease from the pan.

Season and Cool: Stir the garlic powder directly into the cooked beef. Remove the skillet from the heat and allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes.

Add the Cheese: Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the slightly cooled beef and mix until the cheese is evenly distributed throughout.

Prep the Dough: Unroll the refrigerated crescent dough and separate it into the pre-cut triangles.

Stuff the Pastries: Place about 1 tablespoon of the cheesy beef mixture directly in the center of each dough triangle.

Seal the Puffs: Bring the corners of the dough up around the filling. Aggressively pinch the seams together to form tightly sealed, round puffs.

Arrange: Arrange the formed puffs seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet, leaving an inch or two of space between each one to allow for expansion.

Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until the puffs are deeply golden brown and the dough is cooked through.

Rest and Serve: Let the puffs cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before serving to allow the molten cheese center to set slightly. Enjoy!