United Kingdom / Main
Beef Pasties
Just like what Rick Steves ate on his 'Travels in Europe' show, when he visited Cornwall.
Ingredients
- cubed cooking roast beef, cubed, cooked roast, in 1/4-inch (65 mm) pieces2 cups (400 g)
- cubed cooked potatoes, cubed, cooked1 1/2 cup (350 mL)
- beef broth1 cup (240 mL)
- diced cooked onion, diced, cooked1/2 cup (120 mL)
- parsley1 tablespoon (15 mL)
- thyme1/4 teaspoon (1 mL)
- salt1/2 teaspoon (3 mL)
- pepper1/8–1/4 teaspoon (1–3 mL)
- Pastry for double crust pie, for double crust pie1 (9-inch or 22 cm)
- Half and half cream
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 11 steps
Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C).
Combine beef, potatoes, broth, onion, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out ¼ of the pastry into an 8-inch (20 cm) circle.
Mound 1 cup (240 mL) of filling on half of circle.
Moisten edge of pastry with water.
Fold dough over filling. Crimp edges with fork to seal.
Place on ungreased baking sheet.
Repeat with remaining pastry and filling.
Cut slits in top of each completed pastry.
Brush tops with cream.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
