Beef Pasties Recipe - Cook it Real Good (2024)

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Delicious beef pasties made with savoury mince and light, golden puff pastry are a dinner the whole family will love. These pasties are bursting with flavour, packed with vegetables and are quick and easy to prepare. They freeze well, so you can make a big batch and reheat on busy nights. The best beef pastie you'll try!

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Beef Pasties are a quick and easy dinner that this whole family will love. Using my delicious savoury mince recipe and some light, golden and flaky puff pastry, you'll have irresistible pasties on the table in no time.

This isn't your grandmother's pastie recipe. For starters, my pasties have flavour. Yep - I'm going there!

Traditional pasties are notoriously flavourless. What would you expect from putting plain raw mince and chopped vegetables in some pastry?

This recipe uses my savoury mince as the filling and it really shines in pasties, plus it's a great way to repurpose leftovers! Just try and stop at one.

Why you'll love this recipe...

  • Full of flavour.
  • Quick and easy.
  • A great way to repurpose leftover savoury mince.

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What's in a pastie?

Traditional Cornish pasties are pretty simple. They generally use beef mince / ground beef, onion, swede and potato.

Of course there's plenty of variations on this. Some recipes put raw ingredients directly into pastry and cook in the oven. Others recommend cooking first, then placing in the pastry.

I personally find traditional pasties a bit flavourless, so I use a savoury mince that's cooked first and packed with flavour.

What pastry are pasties made from?

Pasties can be made from either puff pastry or shortcut pastry. I personally prefer puffy pastry as I love how light and flaky it is, but the beauty of this recipe is you can really use either! I use store-bought frozen puff pastry for ease.

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Ingredients

Making these pasties are so simple. I make them using my savoury mince recipe as a base, which is so quick and easy to prepare. Here's what you'll need (full measurements listed in the printable recipe card below)...

For the Savoury Mince

  • Olive Oil
  • Brown / Yellow Onion
  • Garlic
  • Carrot
  • Celery
  • Potato
  • Beef Mince / Ground Beef
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • All Purpose Flour
  • Beef Stock
  • Tomato Paste
  • Frozen Peas

For the Pasties

  • Puff Pastry
  • Egg

How to Make Beef Pasties - Step by Step

Cook Savoury Mince following the instructions in this post.

Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F and a line two baking trays with baking paper or silicone mats.

Remove puff pastry sheets from the freezer, seperate and allow to thaw partially. Use a round cookie cutter or a wide mouth mug to cut 4 rounds into each pastry sheet.

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Spoon a tablespoon or so of savoury mince into the middle of each pastry round, brush the edges with the egg wash then bring the edges together to form a semi-circle. Crimp the edges together with your fingers to seal the filling inside.

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Place pasties upright on the baking trays, brush each pastie with the egg wash and bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until golden, puffy and cooked through.

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Can you freeze pasties?

Absolutely. Once cooled, cooked pasties can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

How do you reheat cooked pasties?

Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F, and place frozen pasties on a lined baking tray. Bake for 10 minutes, or until warmed through.

You can microwave them but I don't recommend this as the pastry tends to go soggy.

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TOP TIPS

  • You can cook the savoury mince ahead of time to use in this recipe.
  • If you're making the savoury mince at the same time, allow the savoury mince to cool before packing into the pastry.
  • Feel free to use shortcut pastry instead of puff pastry.

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Beef Pasties

Yield: 12 pasties

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Made with leftover Savoury Mince, these delicious Beef Pasties are a quick and easy dinner the whole family will love.

Ingredients

For the Savoury Mince

  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 Brown / Yellow Onion, diced
  • 1 Carrot, peeled & diced
  • 2 Celery Stalks, diced
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
  • 500g / 1 lbs Beef Mince / Ground Beef
  • 1 tablespoon All Purpose / Plain Flour
  • 1 Potato, peeled & diced
  • 1.5 cups Beef Stock
  • 2 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • ¼ cup Frozen Peas

For the Pasties

  • 3 sheets Frozen Puff Pastry
  • 1 egg, lightly whisked

Instructions

  1. Cook Savoury Mince following the instructions in this post.
  2. Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F and a line two baking trays with baking paper or silicone mats.
  3. Remove puff pastry sheets from the freezer, seperate and allow to thaw partially.
  4. Use a round cookie cutter or a wide mouth mug to cut 4 rounds into each pastry sheet.
  5. Spoon a tablespoon or so of savoury mince into the middle of each pastry round, brush the edges with the egg wash then bring the edges together to form a semi-circle. Crimp the edges together with your fingers to seal the filling inside.
  6. Place pasties upright on the baking trays, and bake in the oven for 20 minutes, or until golden, puffy and cooked through.

Notes

Can you freeze pasties?

Absolutely. Once cooled, cooked pasties can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

How do you reheat cooked pasties?

Preheat the oven to 180C / 350F, and place frozen pasties on a lined baking tray. Bake for 10 minutes, or until warmed through.

You can microwave them but I don't recommend this as the pastry tends to go soggy.

Tips for Cooking Beef Pasties

  • You can cook the savoury mince ahead of time to use in this recipe.
  • If you're making the savoury mince at the same time, allow the savoury mince to cool before packing into the pastry.
  • Feel free to use shortcut pastry instead of puff pastry.
Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 217Total Fat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 168mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 15g

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FAQs

How long to cook pasties in the oven? ›

Cooking is Easy!
  1. Preheat oven 350 degrees. Unwrap your pasty that is either thawed out or frozen. ...
  2. Bake 15 mins if thawed and 45 mins if solid frozen.
  3. Remember you can use the pasty wrapper as a pan liner, as it is a high quality parchment paper. Now clean up is a cinch too!

How do you keep pasties moist? ›

Try liquid filling

As mentioned above, beef and vegetables are the most common fillings. However, as The Guardian pointed out, some chefs go a step further with a little extra liquid filling. Namely, the addition of gravy can prevent the entire dish from drying out.

What are Michigan pasties made of? ›

Pasties were the original fast food of copper miners and lumberjacks. Brought here from the mining region of Cornwell, England, U.P. wives would fill the rolled-out dough with leftover beef, potato, onion and rutabaga, fold the pastry in half, seal the edges and bake.

How do you cook frozen beef pasty? ›

Place thawed, unwrapped pasties on an un-greased cookie sheet. Cook on center rack of oven for 15 to 20 minutes. If cooking from frozen, bake pasties for 45 minutes.

What temperature should pasties be cooked at? ›

Ready to eat cold - but best heated in an oven for true pasty pleasure! From Chilled: 180°C / Fan 160°C / Gas mark 4 for 20-25 minutes. From Frozen: 190°C / Fan 170°C / Gas mark 5 for 40-50 minutes. Allow it to rest for 3-4 minutes - and enjoy.

How do you know when a pasty is cooked? ›

Place Pastys on cookie sheet. Monitoring with meat thermometer, bring internal temperature to 140F or after heating 30 minutes cut open and carefully feel the middle to see how long it takes in your oven to heat thoroughly.

How do I make sure my pasties stay on? ›

Disposable pasties often come with their own adhesive, and reusable silicon pasties can be secured with double-sided tape or body glue. Test any adhesives on your skin before applying the pasties, and make sure your skin is clean and dry before and after you wear them.

How to prevent a soggy bottom on beef wellington? ›

Immediately before cooking, remove the Wellington from the fridge and give it final egg wash then sprinkle with sea salt. Again, don't let the egg wash pool inside the diamonds. Using the parchment paper, lift the Wellington and carefully transfer to the hot tray. This will help avoid a soggy bottom.

How long do homemade pasties last? ›

In the fridge You can keep the cooked pasties in the fridge for 3 days. Pop them in the oven to give them a little 'refresh' before eating them.

What state is known for pasties? ›

Pasties can be found in Wisconsin's largest cities, Madison and Milwaukee, as well as in the far northern region along the border with Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

What is a Mexican pastie? ›

A paste (Spanish: [ˈpaste]) (known as an empanada or Inglesa in other Latin American countries: Argentina and Guatemala, UK diaspora 1880s) is a small pastry produced in the state of Hidalgo in central Mexico and in the surrounding area.

How to eat beef pasty? ›

Let your pasties cool down and enjoy. You can eat them as one hand meals or pour ketchup or gravy on them and eat them that way. My grandpa told me he likes to cut pasties in half, eat them by hand and, add salt and ketchup and take a bite.

Should I defrost pasty before cooking? ›

However, as a rule of thumb, frozen pasties should always baked from frozen. Pre-heat oven to 190C (375F). Place on a lined baking tray and bake in the center of the oven for 50 to 60 minutes depending on size (40-50) mins for co*cktail) until pasty is golden brown and filling is piping hot (over 90C).

How to cook pasties in the oven? ›

Wrap the Pasties in foil and bake at 375 F for 45 minutes without thawing. Afterwards, take the Pasties out of the foil and put them back into the oven for 5 minutes to get the crust nice and crisp. Be sure to pay attention to the crust during these 5 minutes as we would not want for your crust to burn!

Should you cook pasties before freezing? ›

Cornish pasties freeze well. It's best to freeze them after glazing but before baking. They can be baked from frozen, just reduce the oven temperature a little and add an extra few minutes to the baking time.

How to bake premade pasties? ›

Preheat oven to 375*F. Place pasty on a non-greased cookie sheet in center of oven and bake for about 15 minutes if thawed or 40 if still frozen. Add 2 minutes for each additional pasty. Pasties should reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit for at least 15 seconds before serving.

At what temperature should cooked pies and pasties be stored? ›

Pies pasties to which something has been added after baking should be stored at or below 5° C. Temperatures should be kept constant as fluctuations result in condensation and mould growth. As these products may be consumed without further cooking they must never be stored with raw meat or vegetables.

Are pasties already cooked? ›

Prima hand crimp all their pasties by hand giving it a distinctive D shape and making it a Proper Steak Cornish Pasty. Our Pre-Baked Prima pasties are delivered to you ready to eat, pre-cooked and chilled. They can be eaten from chilled or oven heated to enjoy hot.

How long should pasties last? ›

pasties will last 4-5 days in the refrigerator or up to 3 months in a sealed container in the freezer. -The best way to reheat our product is in the oven. This will insure the pastry stays flaky and crisp.

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