Traditional English Beef & Potato Picnic Pies – Pasties

May 08, 2023May 8, 20230 1
Traditional English Beef & Potato Picnic Pies - Pasties
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Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hour 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb white potato , peeled , diced & boiled
2 -3 tablespoons milk
2 ounces butter
salt & pepper
1 lb minced beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 white onions , peeled & diced finely
1 -2 garlic clove , peeled & crushed- ( optional )
15 ounces canned tomatoes
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 pint beef stock , made with a stock cube
1 teaspoon mixed herbs
1 tablespoon tomato puree ( optional )
black pepper
2 packets puff pastry
flour
butter , for greasing
1 eggs , beaten well or 1 milk
sea salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
755
Sugar
8g
Fat
50g
A pasty is a traditional British baked pastry that typically consists of minced meat and vegetables wrapped in pastry dough. Originating in Cornwall, England, pasties were initially a lunch for tin miners who had no way of reheating food. Pasties are now a much-loved food throughout England and are often eaten as a grab-and-go meal or for a picnic. This recipe for Traditional English Beef & Potato Picnic Pies - Pasties features a rich beef filling mixed with potatoes, onions, and garlic, encased in a golden puff pastry crust. The satisfying pies are convenient for eating on the go or packing for lunch.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2.Start by preparing the potato filling. Mash the boiled potatoes with milk, butter, salt, and pepper.
3.In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced beef, onions, and garlic until browned.
4.Add canned tomatoes, soy sauce, beef stock, mixed herbs, tomato puree, and black pepper. Simmer for 20-25 minutes until the liquid has reduced.
5.On a floured surface, roll out puff pastry to a thickness of approximately ¼ inch. Cut 6 large circles from the pastry and 6 smaller ones. Grease a muffin tin and carefully press the larger circles into each compartment.
6.Spoon the beef mixture into each pastry compartment, filling just over halfway. Top with a spoonful of potato filling and then seal the pies with the smaller circles of puff pastry.
7.Brush the tops of the pasties with beaten egg or milk. Sprinkle with sea salt.
8.Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.
9.Serve warm or cold.

PROS

These pies are the perfect portable lunch or picnic food.
Easy to make and delicious to eat, they are well-loved traditional pies in England.

High in protein and carbohydrates, they are filling and satisfying.

CONS

This recipe calls for canned tomatoes, which can be high in sodium.
It’s recommended to choose low-sodium options where possible.

These pies are not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Rich in protein and high-quality carbohydrates, these pies provide sustained energy.
They are also a good source of vitamin B12, iron, and zinc from the minced beef.
Potatoes are a good source of potassium, vitamin C, and dietary fiber.
Onions contain flavonoids that have antioxidant properties.

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