Cornish Beef Pasties

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb beef (ground or shredded roast)
  • 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled & diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp dried rosemary
  • ½ tsp dried thyme
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Dough:

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 stick chilled unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 egg yolks (divided)
  • ½ cup cold water

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Dough:
    • Mix flour and salt.
    • Add chilled butter until crumbly.
    • Blend water and 1 egg yolk, then mix into the flour.
    • Chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the Filling:
    • Brown the beef and season.
    • Sauté vegetables until nearly tender.
    • Add herbs and combine with beef.
  3. Shape the Pasties:
    • Divide dough into six portions and roll into circles.
    • Moisten edges, add filling to one side, fold, and seal.
  4. Bake:
    • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
    • Line a tray with parchment or foil.
    • Place pasties on tray, cut slits for ventilation.
    • Brush with remaining egg yolk.
    • Bake for 35-40 minutes until brown.
  5. For Freezing:
    • Partially bake for 20 minutes, then freeze.
    • When ready, brush with egg wash and bake an additional 20 minutes.

Enjoy your delicious Old Fashioned Cornish Beef Pasties!