Description
Delicious Beef and Mushroom Hand Pies featuring a savory ground beef and mushroom filling seasoned with thyme and Worcestershire sauce, all encased in flaky puff pastry. Perfect as a hearty snack or meal, these hand pies are baked until golden and puffed to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat Filling
- 500 gram Ground Beef
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 bunch Scallion, chopped
- 6 Button Mushrooms, diced
- 2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1/4 cup Breadcrumbs
- Salt, to taste
- Ground Black Pepper, to taste
Pastry and Finishing
- 4 sheets Puff Pastry
- 1 Egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 430 degrees F (220 degrees C) to prepare for baking the hand pies.
- Cook the ground beef: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 500 grams of ground beef, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned thoroughly.
- Add vegetables and seasoning: Stir in the chopped scallions and diced button mushrooms. Season with salt, ground black pepper, 2 teaspoons dried thyme, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Continue stirring to combine flavors.
- Incorporate breadcrumbs and cool: Mix in 1/4 cup breadcrumbs to bind the filling. Once cooked, turn off the heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Prepare puff pastry circles: Using a bowl as a template, cut 4 sheets of puff pastry into large circles with a knife. This will form the hand pie shells.
- Assemble the pies: Place a quarter of the cooled beef mixture onto the center of each pastry circle. Beat the egg in a small container and paint the edges of each pastry circle with this egg wash to help seal.
- Seal the pies: Fold the pastry over the filling to form a half-moon shape. Use a fork to crimp the edges tightly, sealing the pies. Transfer them onto a baking tray lined with non-stick baking paper. Brush the tops with remaining egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Cool before serving: Remove the pies from the oven and let them cool for about 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set. Enjoy your warm, savory hand pies!
Notes
- You can substitute button mushrooms with cremini mushrooms for a deeper flavor.
- Ensure the filling is cooled before assembling the pies to prevent the pastry from becoming soggy.
- Use cold puff pastry sheets for easier handling and better puff during baking.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste; adding a pinch of smoked paprika can add a subtle smoky flavor.
- These hand pies freeze well; assemble but do not bake, then freeze and bake directly from frozen adding a few extra minutes to baking time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Beef hand pies, Mushroom hand pies, Puff pastry recipe, Savory pies, Easy baked snacks
