HERBED CORNISH PASTIES

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These hand-held golden packets are packed with the irresistible combination of beef and potatoes.-Maribeth Edwards, Follansbee, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 cup shortening
1/4 cup butter
5 to 6 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
1 pound boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1/2 cup diced carrot
1/2 cup diced onion
1 egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, basil and thyme; cut in shortening and butter until crumbly. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing lightly with a fork until mixture forms a ball. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a skillet, brown beef in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add remaining oil to skillet; gradually stir in flour until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Gradually add water; whisk until smooth. , Return beef to skillet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the potatoes, carrot and onion. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat; cool. , Divide pastry into four equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion into a 9-in. circle. Mound 3/4 cup filling on half of circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. , Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling. Cut three slits in top of each; brush with egg. , Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 910 calories, Fat 55g fat (19g saturated fat), Cholesterol 157mg cholesterol, Sodium 1368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 32g protein.