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Savory Hand Pies Recipe

Savory Hand Pies Recipe

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Hot and flaky, these savory hand pies are brimming with a rich, saucy filling of ground beef, diced potatoes, veggies, and fresh thyme. Perfect for a comforting meal!

Ingredients

Filling:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium white onion, finely diced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and finely diced
  • 1 rib celery, finely diced
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
  • 1 pound ground beef (85/15 ratio lean to fat)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 level tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups beef stock or broth
  • 1 medium russet potato, peeled and diced into ¼½ inch cubes
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup green peas

Pastry:

  • 2 (17.3 ounce) packages puff pastry sheets, frozen
  • 1 egg, whisked for egg wash
  • Flaky salt, optional garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare Filling: Saute onions, carrots, celery, garlic. Add beef, seasonings, tomato paste, flour, stock, potatoes, and simmer. Add thyme, parsley, peas.
  2. Assemble Hand Pies: Thaw puff pastry, cut into squares. Place filling, seal edges, and create hand pies. Chill in freezer.
  3. Bake Hand Pies: Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with salt, and bake at 400°F until golden brown, about 24-26 minutes.

Notes

  • Ensure the filling is cooled before assembling the hand pies.
  • You can customize the filling with your favorite veggies or seasonings.
  • These hand pies can be frozen before baking for future meals.

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