The Coal Miner's Fast Food Cornish Pasties

Dive into the hearty world of traditional British comfort food with "The Coal Miner's Fast Food Cornish Pasties." These golden, hand-held pies were once the ultimate portable meal for hardworking miners, and now they’re a timeless classic for anyone craving a satisfying, budget-friendly dish. Featuring a flaky, buttery shortcrust pastry wrapped around a savory filling of seasoned ground beef, tender diced potatoes, sweet carrots, and onions, this recipe is as simple as it is delicious. With just 30 minutes of prep time and the delightful aroma of baking filling your kitchen, these rustic pasties are perfect for meal prepping, picnicking, or serving as a family dinner centerpiece. Enjoy them warm from the oven, or let them cool for an irresistibly convenient grab-and-go snack steeped in history and flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 58/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams All-purpose flour
• 200 grams Unsalted butter
• 120 ml Cold water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 250 grams Ground beef
• 150 grams Potatoes
• 100 grams Onion
• 80 grams Carrot
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 large Egg

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the unsalted butter, cut into small cubes, and rub it into the flour with your fingertips until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.

Step 3

Gradually add the cold water one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough comes together. Form it into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.

Step 4

Peel the potatoes, onion, and carrot. Finely dice the potatoes, onion, and carrot into small cubes and place them in a large bowl.

Step 5

Add the ground beef to the bowl, along with the black pepper and an additional pinch of salt. Mix everything together until evenly combined.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

Step 7

Divide the chilled dough into four equal portions. Roll out each portion into a circle about 5 mm thick.

Step 8

Spoon an equal amount of the filling mixture onto one half of each dough circle, leaving a small border at the edges.

Step 9

Fold the other half of the dough over the filling to create a semi-circle. Press the edges together firmly to seal, then crimp the edges with your fingers or a fork for a decorative finish.

Step 10

Beat the egg in a small bowl and brush it over the tops of the pasties to promote browning.

Step 11

Place the pasties on the prepared baking tray and bake in the preheated oven for 50 minutes, or until the pasties are golden brown and cooked through.

Step 12

Allow the pasties to cool slightly before serving. They can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1363.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3779.2

Total Fat 227.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 828.3mg	0%
Sodium 2739.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 354.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.3g	0%
Total Sugars 10.2g
Protein 97.2g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 223.7mg	0%
Iron 25.9mg	0%
Potassium 2310.5mg	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: 53.1%

Protein: 10.1%

Carbs: 36.8%