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🥟 Classic Cornish Beef Pasties
Cornish Beef Pasties are a hearty, savory pastry traditionally filled with seasoned beef, diced vegetables, and baked to golden perfection. This recipe includes step-by-step instructions for preparing the flaky pastry, flavorful filling, and tips for baking or freezing ahead.
🧄 Ingredients
For the Filling:
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Ground or shredded beef | 1 pound |
| Yukon Gold potatoes, diced | 1 pound |
| Carrots, peeled & diced | 2 medium |
| Onion, finely diced | 1 small |
| Worcestershire sauce | 2 tablespoons |
| Garlic, minced | 2 cloves |
| Dried rosemary | ½ teaspoon |
| Dried thyme | ½ teaspoon |
| Salt & black pepper | To taste |
For the Dough:
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 3 cups |
| Unsalted butter, chilled | 1 stick (½ cup) |
| Salt | 1 teaspoon |
| Egg yolks | 2, divided |
| Cold water | ½ cup |
For the Egg Wash:
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Egg | 1, beaten |
👩🍳 Instructions
🥣 Make the Dough:
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
- Cut the cold butter into the flour using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together one egg yolk and cold water.
- Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture and stir just until a dough forms.
- Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
🍲 Prepare the Filling:
- Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Drain off excess fat.
- Stir in the diced potatoes, carrots, and onion. Sauté until vegetables are nearly tender.
- Add garlic, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, and thyme. Mix well and remove from heat.
- Allow the filling to cool slightly before assembling.
🧁 Assemble and Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
- Divide the chilled dough into six equal pieces.
- Roll each portion into a 6–7 inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
- Wet the edges of the dough with a bit of water.
- Spoon some of the filling onto one side of the dough circle.
- Fold the dough over to form a half-moon and press the edges to seal.
- Crimp the edges tightly using a fork or your fingers.
- Place the pasties onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Cut a small slit in the top of each to allow steam to escape.
- Brush the tops with the remaining egg yolk for a shiny, golden crust.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
❄️ To Freeze for Later (Par-Bake Method):
- Follow assembly steps through brushing with egg wash.
- Bake for only 20 minutes.
- Cool completely, then freeze.
- When ready to eat, brush with fresh egg wash and bake at 400°F (200°C) for an additional 20 minutes until golden.
🥄 Serving:
Allow the pasties to cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy warm with your favorite dipping sauce or a side of salad for a satisfying, homemade meal.
