Favorite Cornish Pasties

Name: Favorite Cornish Pasties
Ingredients: 1 pound beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 2 to 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 cup chopped carrots; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup butter, melted; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup shortening; 8 to 9 tablespoons ice water; 1 large egg, lightly beaten, optional

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 pound beef top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 to 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup butter, melted
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
8 to 9 tablespoons ice water
1 large egg, lightly beaten, optional

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the round steak, potatoes, carrots, onion, parsley, salt and pepper. Add butter and toss to coat; set aside.
2

For pastry, combine flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture forms pea-size crumbs. Sprinkle with water, 1 tablespoon at a time. Toss lightly with a fork until dough forms a ball. Do not overmix.
3

Divide dough into fourths. Roll out one portion into a 9-in. circle; transfer to a greased
4

. Mound about 1-1/4 cups of meat filling on half of circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over mixture and press edges with fork to seal. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling.
5

Cut slits in top of each pasty. Brush with beaten egg if desired. Bake at 375° for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.