Beef and Veal: Beef and Veal Dishes: Cornish Pasties

These are excellent served hot or cold. Ideal for packed lunches.

Author: CalorieKing
Date: August 06, 2009

Suggestions: See below for the recipe for Low-Fat Pastry.

Serves: 12 person(s)
Yield: 12 x pasties

Preparation Time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

1 tsp 'Lite' or table salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp fresh marjoram, thyme, parsley
2 carrots, finely chopped (5 oz)
10 1/2 oz lean ground beef
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 medium potatoes, finely chopped
1 medium turnip, finely chopped
3 cup Low-Fat Pastry

Directions:

Pre-prepare 3 cups of Low-Fat Pastry (see related recipe).

Mix prepared potato, carrot, turnip and onion with mince, salt, pepper and a selection of fresh herbs. This may all be done in a food processor if available.

Roll out the Low-Fat Pastry and cut into 12 circles with a 7 inch plate.

Place 1/3 cup of filling on each half, moisten outer edge with water, fold over and seal. Cut 2 small slits in each for steam.

Place pasties on baking trays. Bake in moderate oven for about 40 minutes or until brown.

Variations:

Substitute chicken or tinned tuna (without salt) for beef.

Vary the vegetables by substituting cooked rice for potatoes and incorporating celery, mushrooms and bell pepper.

Serving suggestions and garnishes are not included in the nutritional analysis.

Related Recipes:

Low-Fat Pastry