BEEF PASTIES

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We had lots of leftovers when we sampled Leona's pot roast in out test kitchen, so our staff came up with this recipe for fast-to-fix pasties. Just tuck the cooked roast beef, carrots, potatoes and onion into pie pastry-your family will be amazed at the tender and flaky results!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups cubed cooked roast beef (1/4-inch pieces)
1-1/2 cup finely chopped cooked potatoes
1 cup beef gravy
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
1/2 cup finely chopped cooked onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Pastry for double-crust pie (9 inches)
Half-and-half cream

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll out a fourth of the dough into an 8-in. circle. Mound 1 cup filling on half of circle. Moisten edges with water; fold crust over filling and press the edges with a fork to seal. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cut slits in top of each; brush with cream. Bake at 450° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 724 calories, Fat 33g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 93mg cholesterol, Sodium 1057mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 33g protein.