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Cornish-inspired pasties recipe

Cornish-inspired pasties recipe

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A traditional Cornish-inspired pasty is a true British classic, with its rich, meaty beef filling, tender veg and golden pastry. Try this easy pasty recipe at home - it keeps things simple with ready-made shortcrust pastry and a steak and potato filling. Perfect for packing on picnics or for a hearty lunch. See method

  • Serves 4
  • 5mins to prepare, plus 10mins to chill and 30mins for baking
  • 584 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 150g (5oz) medallion steak, cut into 0.5-1cm cubes
  • 1 potato, peeled and finely diced
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 15ml (1tbsp) olive oil
  • dash worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 375g (12oz) ready-rolled shortcrust pastry
  • 1 egg, beaten

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    2440kj
    584kcal     29%

  • Fat

    33g 47%

  • Saturates

    10g 50%

  • Sugars

    3g 4%

  • Salt

    1.1g 19%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 53g Protein 16.6g Fibre 3.9g

Method

  1. Preheat the oven to gas 6, 200°C, fan 180°C.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the steak, potato, onion, olive oil and Worcestershire sauce if using. Season well.
  3. Unroll the pastry and cut out 4 circles approx. 14-15cm (6in) in diameter – about the size of a small bowl. Place on nonstick baking paper on a baking tray.
  4. Divide the steak mixture between the circles of pastry, heaping it on one side, and brush around the edge with the beaten egg. Fold the pastry over to cover the filling, then crimp with a fork to seal the edges. Put in the fridge to chill for 5-10 minutes.

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  5. Brush the pasties with the beaten egg and bake for 15 minutes until golden brown. Then turn the oven down to gas 3, 160°C, fan 140°C, and bake for a further 15 minutes. Leave to cool a little before serving.

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