Beef Pasties
Beef, swede, potato and onion sealed in shortcrust and cooked for 45 minutes, Cornish pasty style.
Build the Meal Around Beef Pasties
- Brown sauce
- Baked beans
- Mushy peas
- Cup of tea
How to Make Beef Pasties
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Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Mix the beef, potatoes, swede, onion, salt and pepper.
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Cut the pastry into 6 circles 20 cm wide. Pile the filling down the middle, dot with the butter, wet the edge and fold over. Crimp firmly.
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Brush with the egg and cook for 20 minutes, then lower to 170°C and cook for 25 minutes.
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Rest for 10 minutes.
A Few Notes
Cut the filling small and even.
Season generously.
If your oven runs hot, check at 38 minutes.
Crimp the edges firmly.
Keeping What's Left
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in the oven.
Beef Pasties: Your Questions Answered
How long does Beef Pasties take to make?
About 1 hour 20 minutes in total — 35 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 6.
What are the key tips for making Beef Pasties?
Cut the filling small and even. Season generously. If your oven runs hot, check at 38 minutes. Crimp the edges firmly.
What should I serve with Beef Pasties?
Brown sauce; Baked beans; Mushy peas; Cup of tea.
How should Beef Pasties be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in the oven.
Is Beef Pasties suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Beef Pasties?
About 659 kcal per serving, with 23 g protein, 54 g carbohydrate and 39 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Beef Pasties Nutrition Facts
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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