Herbed Cornish Pasties

Name: Herbed Cornish Pasties
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 cup shortening; 1/4 cup butter; 5 to 6 tablespoons ice water; 1 pound boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup water; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced; 1/2 cup diced carrot; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1 egg, lightly beaten

17 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter
5 to 6 tablespoons ice water
1 pound boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced onion
1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, basil and thyme; cut in shortening and butter until crumbly. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing lightly with a fork until mixture forms a ball. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
2

Meanwhile, in a skillet, brown beef in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add remaining oil to skillet; gradually stir in flour until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Gradually add water; whisk until smooth.
3

Return beef to skillet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the potatoes, carrot and onion. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat; cool.
4

Divide pastry into four equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion into a 9-in. circle. Mound 3/4 cup filling on half of circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal.
5

Place on an ungreased
6

. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling. Cut three slits in top of each; brush with egg.
7

Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.