Irish Beef Hand Pies

Irish Beef Hand Pies


1. Preheat oven to 400ºF.

2. In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium; add cabbage and potatoes.

3. Cook until beginning to brown, 7 to 9 minutes.

4. Add beef; cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.

5. Stir in tomato paste, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), Worcestershire, thyme, and 1 cup water.

6. Cover, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

7. Lightly mash mixture with a fork.

8. Season; salt, & pepper, to taste.

9. Crushed red pepper flakes, if using (optional)

10. Let cool completely.

11. On a lightly floured work surface, roll each crust into a 14-inch square; cut each into 4 equal squares.

12. Place 1/2 cup filling on one half of each square, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the filling; brush borders with water; fold dough over filling to enclose.

13. Crimp edges with a fork to seal.

14. With a paring knife or scissors, cut 3 small vents in each.

15. Transfer pies to 2 foil-lined rimmed baking sheets; bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.

16. *Arrange unbaked pies on a baking sheet (they should not touch); freeze until firm, about 1 hour.

17. Wrap each pie in foil & place in a resealable plastic bag; freeze up to 2 months.

18. To Bake from Frozen: Proceed increasing baking time to 28 to 30 minutes.

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