Mary Ellen's Pasties

Transport your taste buds to the heart of comfort food with "Mary Ellen's Pasties," a classic handheld delight brimming with tender, savory goodness. These golden, flaky pastry pockets are filled with a mouthwatering medley of finely diced beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions, seasoned to perfection with salt and black pepper. The homemade pastry dough, made from buttery crumbs and chilled for optimal flakiness, ensures a melt-in-your-mouth texture with every bite. Perfectly baked to achieve a crispy crust and a piping-hot, flavorful filling, these Cornish-inspired pasties make an ideal hearty lunch, dinner, or on-the-go snack. With easy-to-follow instructions and just an hour in the oven, this recipe is a surefire crowd-pleaser for cozy family meals or special occasions. Keywords: Mary Ellen's Pasties, flaky pastry, savory filling, hand pie recipe, homemade pasties, comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:45 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:105 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams All-purpose flour
• 250 grams Unsalted butter
• 120 milliliters Cold water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 300 grams Beef, finely diced or ground
• 300 grams Potatoes, peeled and diced
• 150 grams Carrots, peeled and diced
• 1 medium Onion, finely diced
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 large Egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.

Step 2

Add the cold, diced unsalted butter to the flour mixture. Using your fingers or a pastry cutter, rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add the cold water, mixing with your hands until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 5

In a bowl, combine the diced beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to evenly distribute the seasoning.

Step 6

Divide the chilled dough into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a circle approximately 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter on a lightly floured surface.

Step 7

Place a generous scoop of the filling mixture onto one side of each dough circle, leaving a border around the edges.

Step 8

Fold the dough over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Pinch the edges together and crimp them with your fingers or a fork to seal securely.

Step 9

Place the pasties onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg to create a golden finish.

Step 10

Use a sharp knife to make a small slit in the top of each pasty to allow steam to escape during baking.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is cooked through.

Step 12

Allow the pasties to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm as a hearty meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1180.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3818.9

Total Fat 224.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 127.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 739.6mg	0%
Sodium 227.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 406.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.7g	0%
Total Sugars 13.0g
Protein 62.3g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 229.4mg	0%
Iron 24.8mg	0%
Potassium 1299.2mg	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: 51.8%

Protein: 6.4%

Carbs: 41.8%