Herbed Cornish Pasties Recipe

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These hand-held golden packets are packed with the irresistible combination of beef and potatoes.—Maribeth Edwards, Follansbee, West Virginia

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Herbed Cornish Pasties Recipe

Prep: 1-1/4 hours + chilling Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

75 25 100

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter
5 to 6 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
1 pound boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced onion
1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, basil and thyme; cut in shortening and butter until crumbly. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing lightly with a fork until mixture forms a ball. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a skillet, brown beef in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add remaining oil to skillet; gradually stir in flour until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Gradually add water; whisk until smooth.
Return beef to skillet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the potatoes, carrot and onion. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat; cool.
Divide pastry into four equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion into a 9-in. circle. Mound 3/4 cup filling on half of circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal.
Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling. Cut three slits in top of each; brush with egg.
Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 910 calories, 55 g fat (19 g saturated fat), 157 mg cholesterol, 1,368 mg sodium, 69 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 32 g protein.

Originally published as Herbed Cornish Pasties in Country Woman March/April 1996, p29