Classic Beef Pasty

Golden, flaky pastry meets a hearty, savory filling with this Classic Beef Pasty recipe, a timeless comfort food steeped in tradition. Perfectly seasoned diced beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and rutabaga come together in a flavor-packed medley, all wrapped in a tender, buttery shortcrust pastry. Ideal for a satisfying lunch, dinner, or meal on the go, these traditional Cornish-inspired pasties offer a delicious homemade alternative to store-bought versions. With a hands-on preparation time of just 45 minutes and a bake time of under an hour, this recipe is perfect for showcasing your baking skills while creating a dish the whole family will love. Serve warm on its own or pair with a side salad for a complete meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:95 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams all-purpose flour
• 250 grams unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 125 milliliters cold water
• 300 grams beef chuck, diced
• 150 grams potato, peeled and diced
• 100 grams yellow onion, finely chopped
• 100 grams carrot, peeled and diced
• 100 grams rutabaga or swede, peeled and diced
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the flour and a pinch of salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and rub it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Step 2

Slowly add the cold water to the flour mixture while mixing with a fork, just enough to bring the dough together. Do not overwork the dough.

Step 3

Form the dough into a ball, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).

Step 5

In a mixing bowl, combine the diced beef, potato, onion, carrot, and rutabaga. Season with salt and pepper, and mix well.

Step 6

Remove the dough from the refrigerator and divide it into four equal portions.

Step 7

On a floured surface, roll out each portion of dough into a circle about 20 cm (8 inches) in diameter.

Step 8

Place a quarter of the beef and vegetable mixture in the center of each dough circle.

Step 9

Brush the edges of the dough circles with a little cold water. Fold each circle in half over the filling to form a semi-circle, then crimp the edges to seal.

Step 10

Place the pasties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with the beaten egg.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and cooked through.

Step 12

Allow the pasties to cool for a few minutes after removing them from the oven before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1682.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4667.2

Total Fat 273.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 154.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 940.8mg	0%
Sodium 2797.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 437.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 15.7g
Protein 118.9g	0%

Vitamin D 163.2IU	0%
Calcium 308.8mg	0%
Iron 34.4mg	0%
Potassium 2872.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.5%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 37.3%