Savory Meat Pastry

Flaky, golden, and irresistibly delicious, this Savory Meat Pastry recipe combines buttery homemade pastry with a richly seasoned ground beef filling that’s bursting with flavor. Perfectly spiced with thyme, garlic, and black pepper, the tender meat is enveloped in a melt-in-your-mouth crust crafted from scratch using simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour and chilled butter. The recipe’s step-by-step instructions make mastering the art of flaky pastry approachable, while the addition of a glossy egg wash ensures a picture-perfect finish. Whether enjoyed as an appetizer, savory snack, or paired with a crisp salad for a hearty meal, these pastries are incredibly versatile and sure to impress at any gathering. Ready in just over an hour, this crowd-pleasing dish is ideal for home cooks who love creating from-scratch comfort food with a gourmet twist.

Nutriscore Rating: 53/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 125 grams unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons cold water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 200 grams ground beef
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 egg, beaten
• 0.5 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1 tablespoon milk

Directions

Step 1

To prepare the pastry, sift the flour and salt into a large bowl.

Step 2

Dice the butter into small cubes and rub it into the flour with your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Add the cold water a tablespoon at a time, mixing with a fork until the dough starts to come together. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.

Step 4

While the dough chills, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 5

Add the ground beef to the skillet, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 7-10 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.

Step 6

Remove the beef mixture from heat and allow it to cool slightly.

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 8

Roll out the chilled pastry dough on a floured surface until it is about 3 mm thick. Cut out four circles, roughly 15 cm in diameter.

Step 9

Place a spoonful of the meat filling onto one half of each pastry circle, leaving an edge for sealing.

Step 10

Brush the edges of the pastry circles with a bit of beaten egg, then fold the other half over the filling to form a semi-circle. Press the edges together with a fork to seal.

Step 11

Transfer the pastries onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with a mixture of remaining beaten egg and milk to give a glossy finish.

Step 12

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and fully cooked.

Step 13

Allow the pastries to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(826.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2585.3

Total Fat 169.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 82.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 601.2mg	0%
Sodium 2600.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 204.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 9.2g	0%
Total Sugars 5.5g
Protein 68.5g	0%

Vitamin D 58.9IU	0%
Calcium 183.3mg	0%
Iron 17.4mg	0%
Potassium 936.7mg	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: 58.3%

Protein: 10.5%

Carbs: 31.3%