Savory Hand Pies

 

 

 

 

Imagine biting into a golden, crispy pastry shell, revealing a flavorful filling bursting with savory goodness. Whether it’s tender chunks of chicken in a creamy sauce, hearty vegetables in a fragrant curry, or spicy sausage and cheese, each hand pie is a miniature masterpiece of flavor and texture.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 1 carrot, peeled and finely diced
  • 1 rib celery, finely diced
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed through garlic press
  • 1 pound ground beef (85/15 ratio lean to fat)
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 3 level tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ cups beef stock or broth
  • 1 medium russet potato, peeled and diced into ¼ -½ inch cubes
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, plus extra for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
  • ¼ cup green peas
  • 2 (17.3 ounce) packages puff pastry sheets, frozen
  • 1 egg, whisked for egg wash
  • Flaky salt, optional garnish

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