Ingredients and Weight:
- 500g self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 125ml water
- 400g beef mince
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 sticks of celery, chopped
- 100g peas
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation Time:
30 minutes
Cooking Time:
1 hour
Difficulty Level:
2/5
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced).
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Rub in butter and vegetable oil until mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
- Add water and stir until dough comes together.
- Divide dough into 8 balls and roll out into 15cm circles.
- In a large skillet, brown beef mince, onion, carrots, and celery over medium heat.
- Stir in peas, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and pepper.
- Divide filling evenly among pastry circles.
- Fold pastry over filling and press edges to seal.
- Place pasties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 450
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 22g
Dish Characteristics:
- Hearty and flavorful
- Perfect for a cold winter day
- Can be served as a main course or appetizer
User Comments:
- "These pasties were amazing! The dough was flaky and the filling was delicious."
- "I made these for my family and they loved them. They're a great comfort food."
- "I've tried many pasty recipes but this one is by far the best. Thanks for sharing!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have self-raising flour, you can use plain flour and add 2 teaspoons of baking powder.
- You can add other vegetables to the filling, such as potatoes or sweetcorn.
- To make vegetarian pasties, simply replace the beef mince with lentils or beans.
- These pasties can be frozen for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and then bake for 15-20 minutes at 180°C (160°C fan-forced).
