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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.

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🧄 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

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

🥣 Make the Dough:

1. In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt.
2. Cut the cold butter into the flour using a pastry cutter or your hands until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together one egg yolk and cold water.
4. Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture and stir just until a dough forms.
5. Shape into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

🍲 Prepare the Filling:

1. Cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat. Season with salt and pepper. Drain off excess fat.
2. Stir in the diced potatoes, carrots, and onion. Sauté until vegetables are nearly tender.
3. Add garlic, Worcestershire sauce, rosemary, and thyme. Mix well and remove from heat.
4. Allow the filling to cool slightly before assembling.

🧁 Assemble and Bake:

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil.
2. Divide the chilled dough into six equal pieces.
3. Roll each portion into a 6–7 inch circle on a lightly floured surface.
4. Wet the edges of the dough with a bit of water.
5. Spoon some of the filling onto one side of the dough circle.
6. Fold the dough over to form a half-moon and press the edges to seal.
7. Crimp the edges tightly using a fork or your fingers.
8. Place the pasties onto the prepared baking sheet.
9. Cut a small slit in the top of each to allow steam to escape.
10. Brush the tops with the remaining egg yolk for a shiny, golden crust.
11. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.

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❄️ To Freeze for Later (Par-Bake Method):

1. Follow assembly steps through brushing with egg wash.
2. Bake for only 20 minutes.
3. Cool completely, then freeze.
4. When ready to eat, brush with fresh egg wash and bake at 400°F (200°C) for an additional 20 minutes until golden.

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🥄 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.