Meat Pasties

Directions

1. 1
   Remove puff pastry from freezer and allow to soften, about 20 minutes.
2. 2
   Meanwhile, place carrots and potatoes in medium-size pot, cover with cold water, place over high heat and bring to a boil.
3. 3
   Reduce heat, simmer for 15 minutes, drain and allow the vegetables to cool.
4. 4
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
5. 5
   Dice the carrots and potatoes, and place them in a medium-size bowl with the pork, onion, beef broth, parsley, salt and pepper.
6. 6
   Mix well with spoon or fingers.
7. 7
   Unfold the puff pastry sheets.
8. 8
   Using a sharp knife, trace a circle in the pastry around a 6-inch plate and repeat five times.
9. 9
   In the middle of the lower half of each circle, place 1/2 cup of pork mixture.
10. 10
    Fold the circles in half, wet your fingers and press the circles together.
11. 11
    Use a fork to pinch the edges and to prick several steam holes in each pastie.
12. 12
    Use a pastry brush to glaze each lightly with the beaten egg.
13. 13
    Bake on cookie trays for 30 minutes.