Description
Flaky homemade savory hand pies filled with seasoned ground beef, vegetables, and a rich sauce, baked until golden and perfect for a portable lunch, dinner, or hearty snack.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 5–6 tablespoons cold water
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 pound ground beef
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup carrots, finely diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the cold cubed butter and work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add cold water one tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together. Shape into a disk, wrap, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the ground beef until browned.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and garlic and cook until the vegetables soften.
- Stir in the peas, paprika, black pepper, salt, and tomato paste.
- Pour in the beef broth and simmer for a few minutes until the mixture thickens slightly. Remove from heat and allow the filling to cool.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness.
- Cut circles about 5 inches wide and place a spoonful of filling in the center of each circle.
- Fold the dough over into a half-moon shape and press the edges with a fork to seal.
- Place the pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Whisk the egg with milk and brush the mixture over the tops of the pies. Cut small slits on top to release steam.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Do not overfill the pies to prevent leaking during baking.
- Chilling the dough helps keep the butter cold and ensures a flaky crust.
- The filling should cool before assembling the pies to avoid softening the dough.
- You can substitute ground beef with shredded chicken or turkey.
- Vegetarian versions can be made using mushrooms, spinach, lentils, or mixed vegetables.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 10–15 minutes to keep the crust crisp.
- Hand pies can be frozen for up to 2 months and reheated directly from frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
