Ground Beef Turnovers

Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + chilling Bake: 35 min.

Makes

15 turnovers

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022
Meet the Cook: Traditional meat pies aren't among my husband's favorites. He likes these so much, however, that he even eats them cold! I've found they're a great lunch for a haying crew as well. Brian and I have a son, 11 months. -Wendy Tomlinson, Echo Bay, Ontario

Ingredients

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1-3/4 cups shortening
  • 1/2 cup ice water
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar
  • FILLING:
  • 2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch cubes
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Half-and-half cream

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt; cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, combine the water, egg and vinegar. Add to shortening mixture, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing lightly with a fork until mixture forms a ball. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, combine the first six filling ingredients. Divide pastry into 15 equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion into a 6-1/2-in. circle.
  3. Mound a heaping 1/3 cup filling on half of circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling.
  4. Cut three slits in the top of each turnover; brush with cream. Bake at 375° for 35-40 minutes or until vegetables are tender and crust is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 449 calories, 27g fat (8g saturated fat), 44mg cholesterol, 520mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 16g protein.