Irish Beef Hand Pies
Indulge in the hearty, rustic flavors of Irish Beef Hand Pies, a comforting dish that combines savory beef filling with golden, flaky homemade pastry. These portable delights are packed with a medley of sautéed onions, carrots, celery, and garlic, perfectly seasoned with thyme and a splash of Worcestershire sauce for depth. Tender potatoes and a rich beef broth bring it all together, encased in a buttery crust that’s crimped to perfection and baked until golden brown. Perfect as a cozy meal or an on-the-go snack, these hand pies capture the essence of Irish comfort food with every bite. Ideal for celebrating St. Patrick's Day or satisfying your craving for savory pastries, they’re a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 carrot, finely diced
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 potato, small, peeled and finely diced
- 0.5 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1.25 cups all-purpose flour (for pastry)
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (for pastry)
- 3 tablespoons ice-cold water
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
To make the filling, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrot, and celery, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Stir in the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned, about 6-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
Add the diced potato, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potato is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of flour to thicken the mixture if needed, and set aside to cool.
To make the pastry, combine 1 1/4 cups of flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a large bowl. Add the cold, cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Gradually add the ice-cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough just comes together. Form the dough into a disk, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for 15-20 minutes.
On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a 4-5 inch round cutter to cut out circles for the hand pies.
Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the beef filling onto one half of each circle. Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape, and press the edges to seal tightly. Use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative finish.
Place the hand pies on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish, and use a knife to cut two small slits on top of each pie to allow steam to escape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pies are golden brown and crisp.
Allow the hand pies to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm as a delicious snack or meal!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3037 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 211.7 g | 271% | |
| Saturated Fat | 99.4 g | 497% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 745 mg | 248% | |
| Sodium | 3492 mg | 152% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 184.6 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.4 g | 48% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.1 g | ||
| Protein | 107.7 g | 215% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 274 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 2905 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
