Corned Beef Pasties

Do you know what a Pastie is? Have you ever had one? If not you are in luck, as I am going to show you how to make them. They are very delicious, and easy to prepare.

Pasties are handheld turnovers filled with meat and vegetables. These savory stuffed pies were originally made for miners in Cornwall, England, to take down into the pits because they were an easy, portable and sustaining food. They were also made in Michigan's Upper Peninsula during the 1800's when the English miners immigrated here to work in the Copper mines.

Ingredients:

Puff Pastry sheets

1 pound of diced Corned beef

1 cup of diced carrots

1 cup of Frozen peas

2 cups of diced potato

1/2 an Onion, diced

1 Tablespoon parsley

1 Garlic clove - minced

unsalted Butter for frying

Salt & pepper - to taste

1 Beaten egg yolk - for glazing the pastry

Start by melting some unsalted Butter in a cast iron pan. Add the Potatoes, Onion, Carrots and saute for 8-10 minutes, or until soft. Then add the minced Garlic, and season with some black Pepper. Saute for a few more minutes and stir well.

Finally add the Corned Beef and the frozen Peas. Continue to cook for a few minutes, stirring to prevent burning. Once it is done to your satisfaction taste and season to taste with salt & pepper. Set aside to cool down while you prepare the Puff Pastry.

Roll out the Pastry sheets with some flour to prevent sticking. Use a small bowl to cut out circular pieces of the dough. When done start to assemble the Pasties by placing a few Tablespoons of the filling on one side of the dough, and then carefully roll over to create a small turnover. Close the end by using your fingers to create a nice effect on the sides. Place on a baking sheet and brush the top with the beaten egg yolk.

Cook in your over according to the directions for the Puff Pastry, which is usually 20-25 minutes. Remove and enjoy!

To watch me prepare this recipe step by step, simply watch my video below.