Description
Traditional Northern Irish Pasties are savory, hearty pastries filled with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, and onions, all enclosed in a flaky, buttery crust. This recipe offers a simple way to create this comforting Irish classic at home, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Filling:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large potato, peeled and finely diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 cup beef broth
- For the Pastry:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pastry: Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until coarse crumbs form. Gradually add cold water until dough comes together. Form into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook onion until softened. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in diced potato, thyme, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce (if using), and beef broth. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are tender and liquid has evaporated. Let cool.
- Roll Out the Dough: Divide chilled dough into 4-6 portions. Roll each into a 6-inch circle.
- Assemble the Pasties: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spoon cooled filling onto the center of each dough circle, leaving a border. Fold dough over to create a half-moon shape. Seal and crimp edges with a fork.
- Bake the Pasties: Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with beaten egg. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crisp.
- Serve: Let pasties cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Keep butter cold for a flaky pastry.
- Do not overfill the pasties to ensure proper sealing.
- Use a flavorful broth for a richer filling.
- Ensure the filling is cooled before assembling to prevent a soggy crust.
- Feel free to experiment with adding mushrooms, carrots, or herbs to the filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pasty
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg