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Cornish Beef Pasties Recipe

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A traditional Cornish beef pasty is a handheld British classic with a buttery, flaky crust and savory beef-and-vegetable filling. It’s perfect for lunch, a snack, or a picnic.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 pasties 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¾ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • ⅓ cup cold shortening
  • 1012 tbsp ice water
  • 1 egg yolk (for sealing)
  • 1 whole egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 lb beef skirt or chuck, finely diced
  • 1 large potato, diced
  • 1 small rutabaga, diced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme (optional)
  • 1 tbsp beef stock (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the pastry by mixing flour, salt, butter, and shortening until crumbly. Add ice water gradually to form dough. Chill for 1 hour.
  2. Dice all filling ingredients into small cubes. Mix together in a bowl and season well.
  3. Roll out dough and cut into circles. Fill with mixture, fold, and crimp edges.
  4. Brush with egg wash and pierce tops. Bake at 400°F for 20 min, then 350°F for 25 min.
  5. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or cold.

Notes

  • Dicing ingredients evenly helps them cook perfectly together.
  • You can freeze the assembled pasties before baking.
  • For extra flavor, add a spoonful of gravy to the filling.
  • Author: niora jkitra
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: British

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pasty
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 420 mg
  • Fat: 27 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Cholesterol: 65 mg