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Savory Beef and Vegetable Hand Pies Recipe

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These savory hand pies feature a rich ground beef and vegetable filling seasoned with Italian herbs, simmered with potatoes and peas, and encased in flaky puff pastry. Perfect as a comforting snack or a satisfying meal, they boast a golden, crispy crust with a hearty, flavorful interior.

Ingredients

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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, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 pound ground beef (85/15 lean to fat)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups beef stock or broth
  • 1 medium russet potato, peeled and diced (¼ – ½ inch cubes)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup green peas

Pastry and Finishing

  • 2 (17.3 ounce each) packages frozen puff pastry sheets (4 sheets total)
  • 1 egg, whisked for egg wash
  • Flaky salt, optional garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Dice the onion, carrot, and celery finely. Peel and cube the potato. Press garlic cloves. Keep puff pastry frozen for now.
  2. Sauté vegetables: Heat butter and olive oil in a large deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, carrot, celery, salt, and pepper. Sauté until softened, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and brown beef: Stir in pressed garlic until aromatic. Add ground beef, Italian seasoning, white pepper, salt, and black pepper. Break up beef with a spoon and cook until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  4. Incorporate seasonings and flour: Stir in tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce until well combined with beef. Sprinkle flour evenly, mix thoroughly to blend, which helps thicken the filling.
  5. Add stock and simmer: Pour in beef stock, add diced potatoes, and stir. Cover skillet and simmer gently 25-35 minutes until potatoes are tender and sauce thickens.
  6. Finish filling: Stir in fresh thyme, parsley, and peas. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Allow filling to cool completely.
  7. Thaw puff pastry: Remove puff pastry sheets from freezer and thaw at room temperature for 40-45 minutes. If they thaw before filling is cool, refrigerate to keep chilled.
  8. Prepare pastry squares: Roll one puff pastry sheet to 10×10 inches, cut into four 5-inch squares. Place squares on parchment-lined tray, separating layers with parchment paper. Repeat with all sheets for 16 squares total.
  9. Assemble hand pies: Spoon about ½ cup of cooled beef filling into the center of each square, shaping into a rectangular mound. Wet edges of square with water, top with another square, and press edges firmly to seal (fork can be used). Trim excess pastry to form neat parcels. Place onto lined baking sheets.
  10. Vent and chill: Cut 2-3 small slits in top of each pie to vent steam. Freeze assembled hand pies for 15-20 minutes to chill and firm up.
  11. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) while pies chill.
  12. Bake hand pies: Brush tops with whisked egg wash and sprinkle flaky salt if desired. Bake for 24-26 minutes until deep golden brown and puffed.
  13. Cool before serving: Transfer hand pies to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes before eating to allow filling to set and avoid burns from hot filling.

Notes

  • Keep puff pastry well chilled until ready to assemble to ensure flakiness.
  • Make sure filling is completely cooled before assembling to prevent soggy pastry.
  • Use a fork to seal edges well to prevent filling from leaking during baking.
  • The filling can be made a day ahead and refrigerated for convenience.
  • Serve warm, optionally with a side salad or dipping sauce like ketchup or mustard.

Keywords: savory hand pies, ground beef pies, puff pastry snacks, hearty hand pies, baked beef pastry

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