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Juicy Beef Stew Hand Pies Recipe

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These Juicy Beef Stew Hand Pies are a savory delight featuring tender minced beef and vegetables simmered in a rich tomato and beef broth filling, encased in flaky puff pastry. Perfect as a hearty snack or a satisfying meal, they combine classic beef stew flavors with the convenience of handheld pies, baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Filling Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lean minced beef
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • ½ yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup frozen green peas
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 3 tablespoons plain flour
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup beef stock

Dough and Finishing

  • 2 packs puff pastry sheets (total 4 sheets), thawed
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure even cooking and to prevent sticking.
  2. Cook the Ground Beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, breaking it apart for even cooking.
  3. Sauté the Vegetables: Add butter to the skillet, then add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until vegetables soften.
  4. Add Additional Ingredients and Thickening: Stir in garlic, frozen peas, thyme, and sage. Season again with salt and pepper and cook for another minute. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and coat well to help thicken.
  5. Create the Beef Stew Filling: Pour in tomato sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and beef stock. Stir and bring to a simmer, cooking until the mixture thickens and flavors meld.
  6. Prepare and Fill Puff Pastry: Roll each thawed puff pastry sheet into a 12×10 inch rectangle. Cut each sheet into 6 rectangles for a total of 24. Place 12 rectangles on the prepared baking sheet and evenly spoon the beef filling onto the center of each, leaving space around the edges.
  7. Assemble and Bake: Cover each filled rectangle with another pastry rectangle and seal edges by pressing gently, using a fork to crimp for a secure seal. Brush tops with beaten egg. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and flaky, about 20-25 minutes. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Ensure the filling is cooled slightly before placing on pastry to prevent sogginess.
  • Freeze extra filled hand pies before baking for an easy meal later; bake from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the bake time.
  • You can substitute fresh herbs with dried herbs if fresh are unavailable, reducing quantity accordingly.
  • For a vegetarian version, replace beef with lentils or chopped mushrooms and use vegetable stock.

Keywords: beef stew, hand pies, puff pastry, savory pies, easy snack, oven baked

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