Cornish Beef Pasties

Cornish Beef Pasties

Introduction

Cornish Beef Pasties are a beloved British comfort food known for their hearty filling and golden, flaky pastry. Traditionally enjoyed as a portable meal by miners in Cornwall, these savory hand pies are filled with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions seasoned simply but deliciously. As they bake, the pastry turns beautifully crisp while the filling becomes rich and flavorful inside. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a picnic, these homemade pasties are satisfying, rustic, and surprisingly easy to prepare.

Ingredients

For the Filling

• 1 pound (450 g) beef (ground beef or shredded roast)
• 1 pound (450 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 medium carrots (about 6 oz / 170 g), peeled and diced
• 1 small onion (about 4 oz / 115 g), diced
• 2 tablespoons (30 ml) Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 6 g)
• 1 teaspoon (5 g) salt
• ½ teaspoon (1 g) black pepper
• 1 teaspoon (1 g) dried thyme (optional)
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil

For the Pastry

• 2½ cups (315 g / 11 oz) all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon (3 g) salt
• ½ cup (115 g / 4 oz) cold unsalted butter, cubed
• ½ cup (120 ml) cold water (approximately)

For Assembly

• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) milk (optional, mixed with egg for shine)

Instructions