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Savory Hand Pies

Savory Hand Pies: Cozy Comfort Food for Every Home Chef

Savory Hand Pies are customizable pockets filled with rich beef and veggies, perfect for a cozy meal any day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 pockets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 1 lb Ground Beef substitute with ground chicken or turkey for lighter option
  • 2 cups Potatoes fresh diced or canned
  • 1 cup Carrots chopped, can substitute with other vegetables
  • 1 cup Celery optional, check for allergies
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or sweet onions
  • 1 cup Peas can substitute with corn or omit
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Thyme dried thyme works if fresh not available
Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry chilled before use
  • 1 large Egg for egg wash, substitute with milk for dairy-free option

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Measuring cups
  • Rolling Pin
  • Fork

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef, cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Drain excess fat.
  2. Stir in diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened (3-4 minutes).
  3. Incorporate diced potatoes, peas, and thyme. Season to taste and cover to simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Allow filling to cool before assembling hand pies.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out chilled puff pastry, cutting into 4-inch squares.
  2. Place a spoonful of filling on one half of each square, fold over, and seal edges with a fork.
  3. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment. Brush with egg wash and cut slits on top.
  4. Bake for 24–26 minutes until golden brown.
Cooling
  1. Let the baked hand pies cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Freezer-friendly and customizable; store baked pies in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze unbaked ones for future use.