Name: Australian Meat Pasties
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6 pasties
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled; 1/2 cup cold water; 2 egg yolks, divided; 1 lb ground beef; 1 lb waxy potatoes, diced; 2 carrots, diced; 1 small onion, diced; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Australian Meat Pasties

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Golden, flaky crust wrapped around a hearty filling of seasoned ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables this Australian meat pasty is perfect for make-ahead dinners or cozy weekend meals.

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Yield: 6 pasties

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter, chilled 1/2 cup cold water 2 egg yolks, divided 1 lb ground beef 1 lb waxy potatoes, diced 2 carrots, diced 1 small onion, diced 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly.
Mix one egg yolk with cold water and stir into flour mix.
Knead dough until smooth, wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Brown ground beef, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
Sauté potatoes, carrots, and onion until soft. Stir in garlic, rosemary, thyme, and Worcestershire.
Combine meat and veggies. Cool completely.
Divide dough into 6 pieces. Roll each into a thick circle.
Spoon cooled filling on one side. Wet edges, fold over and crimp.
Cut 3 slits in top. Brush with egg yolk + water.
Bake at 400°F for 30–40 minutes until golden.

Notes

To freeze, skip egg wash and bake only 20 minutes. Reheat from frozen at 400°F for 20 more minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 520
Fat: 30g
Saturated fat: 15g
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 620mg
Protein: 18g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 4g