Irish Pasties Recipe: Golden Hand Pies with Beef and Potatoes
Irish Pasties are hand-held savory pastries filled with diced beef, potatoes, onions, and herbs, wrapped in flaky crust and baked until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 pasties 1x
Ingredients
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
6 to 8 tablespoons chilled water
12 ounces beef chuck, diced small
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, divided into small cubes
1 egg, beaten for brushing
Instructions
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Combine flour and salt in a large bowl.
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Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
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Add chilled water gradually and mix until dough forms.
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Shape into a disc, wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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In a bowl, mix beef, potatoes, onion, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper.
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment.
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Divide dough into 4 portions and roll each into a 7 to 8 inch circle.
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Place filling on half of each circle and top with a small cube of butter.
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Fold dough over, seal edges, and crimp with a fork.
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Cut a small slit on top and brush with beaten egg.
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Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until golden brown.
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Rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Keep butter cold for flaky crust.
Seal edges tightly to prevent leaking.
Bake from frozen by adding 10 to 15 minutes.