TURNIP HASH PASTIES

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This is a great winter recipe. Not only does it include nutritious vegetables, but meat as well. It's a mild flavored old-fashioned pasty with lots of filling to make it a hearty meal.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup shortening
6 to 7 tablespoons water
FILLING:
1 pound ground beef
1-1/2 cups shredded peeled potatoes
1-1/2 cups shredded peeled turnips
1 medium onion, diced
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly. Gradually add water, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the potatoes, turnips, onion, butter, salt and pepper. , Divide dough into four equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll one portion into a 9-in. circle. Mound 1-1/2 cups of filling on half of circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. , Place on a greased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cut slits in tops of pasties. Bake at 375° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 827 calories, Fat 49g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein.