Steak and Cheese Pasty
Shortcrust pastry circles filled with beef, onion, potato and cheddar and cooked for 40 minutes until golden.
Storing and Planning Ahead
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in the oven to crisp the pastry.
Making Steak and Cheese Pasty
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Heat the oven to 200°C / 390°F. Mix the beef, potatoes, onion, flour, salt and pepper, then fold in the cheddar.
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Roll the pastry and cut 4 circles about 20 cm across. Pile the filling down the middle of each, brush the edges with egg and fold over. Crimp tightly and cut a slit.
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Brush with egg and cook for 15 minutes, then lower the oven to 170°C / 340°F and cook for 25 minutes.
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Rest for 10 minutes.
Worth Knowing
- Chop the beef small.
- Season the filling well.
- If your oven runs hot, check at 35 minutes.
- Crimp the edges tightly.
Behind the Recipe
A pasty is a pie you can hold, which is why miners took them down the pit. The steak and cheese version is richer than the classic and fills a hungry person up.
Chop the beef small, about 1 cm, so it cooks tender in the time the pastry takes. Mix it raw with diced potato, onion, a little flour and plenty of pepper, and add the cheddar last. Season the filling well: the pastry is plain, and the filling cooks inside, where you cannot taste it.
Cut 4 circles about 20 cm across from the pastry. Pile the filling down the middle, brush the edge with egg and fold over. Crimp the edges tightly with a rolling twist and cut a slit in the top.
Brush with egg and cook at 200°C for 15 minutes, then reduce to 170°C for 25 minutes. If your oven runs hot, check at 35 minutes. Rest for 10 minutes. The filling is very hot.
Serving Ideas
Brown sauce · Baked beans · Mushy peas · Chips
Steak and Cheese Pasty FAQ
How long does Steak and Cheese Pasty take to make?
About 1 hour 10 minutes in total — 30 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Steak and Cheese Pasty?
Chop the beef small. Season the filling well. If your oven runs hot, check at 35 minutes. Crimp the edges tightly.
What should I serve with Steak and Cheese Pasty?
Brown sauce; Baked beans; Mushy peas; Chips.
How should Steak and Cheese Pasty be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in the oven to crisp the pastry.
Is Steak and Cheese Pasty suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is high-protein and 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 Steak and Cheese Pasty?
About 872 kcal per serving, with 34 g protein, 67 g carbohydrate and 52 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Steak and Cheese Pasty Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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