Cornish Beef and Vegetable Pasties

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Cornish Beef and Vegetable Pasties

Indulge in delicious Cornish Beef and Vegetable Pasties, a hearty treat filled with tender beef and fresh veggies. Perfect for a cozy meal or picnic delight!

677 kcal /serving 50 mins Serves 6 Medium British

Ingredients

  • {'group': 'Pastry', 'item': '450g plain flour, plus extra for rolling'}
  • {'group': 'Pastry', 'item': '2 tsp baking powder'}
  • {'group': 'Pastry', 'item': '1 tsp salt'}
  • {'group': 'Pastry', 'item': '125g unsalted butter, chopped'}
  • {'group': 'Pastry', 'item': '2 egg yolks'}
  • {'group': 'Pastry', 'item': '125ml cold water'}
  • {'group': 'Filling', 'item': '450g potatoes, peeled and finely diced'}
  • {'group': 'Filling', 'item': '150g swede, peeled and finely diced'}
  • {'group': 'Filling', 'item': '150g onion, finely chopped'}
  • {'group': 'Filling', 'item': '300g skirt steak, finely chopped'}
  • {'group': 'Filling', 'item': '1 tsp salt'}
  • {'group': 'Filling', 'item': '1 tsp ground black pepper'}
  • {'group': 'Filling', 'item': '45g unsalted butter, chopped into small cubes'}
  • {'group': 'Glaze', 'item': '1 egg, beaten'}

Preparation

  1. In a food processor, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles breadcrumbs.
  3. Mix in egg yolks, then gradually add water until dough forms.
  4. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare the filling by finely dicing potatoes, swede, and onion, and chopping the steak.

Cooking

  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F (175°C)).
  2. Roll out chilled pastry to 3mm thickness on a floured surface.
  3. Cut into 20cm (8-inch) circles.
  4. Mix potatoes, swede, onion, steak, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  5. Place filling on half of each pastry circle, leaving a border.
  6. Dot with butter cubes.
  7. Brush edges with egg wash, fold over, and crimp to seal.
  8. Place on baking tray, cut a steam vent, and brush with egg wash.
  9. Bake for 50 mins until golden brown.

Plating & Serving

  1. Allow pasties to cool for 5 mins before serving.
  2. Serve warm with a side of green salad or pickles.

Notes

For convenience, you can use store-bought shortcrust pastry. Refrigerate cooked pasties and reheat in a 190°C (375°F (190°C)) oven for 30 mins until hot.

Suggested Sides

green salad pickles

Nutrition per Serving

677 Calories
21.8g Protein 19% DV
75.7g Carbs 26% DV
32.1g Fat 41% DV
4.7g Fiber 12% DV
3.1g Sugars
727mg Sodium 48% DV
169mg Cholesterol 48% DV
Diet Type Balanced
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Allergens Gluten, Dairy, Eggs
Equipment Oven, Food Processor
Category Dinner
Meal Type Dinner
Tags beef, British, baked