Savory Beef & Potato Hand Pies

Savory Beef & Potato Hand Pies

Introduction

Warm, flaky, and deeply comforting, these savory beef and potato hand pies are the ultimate cozy meal. A rich, slow-simmered beef filling with tender potatoes and vegetables is tucked inside buttery puff pastry and baked until golden and crisp. Perfect for lunch, a light dinner, or make-ahead meals, these hand pies are hearty, satisfying, and easy to grab on the go.

Ingredients

Beef Filling

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 medium onion, finely diced
• 1 carrot, finely diced
• 1 celery stalk, finely diced
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound ground beef (80–85% lean)
• 1½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon white pepper (optional)
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1¼ cups beef broth
• 1 medium russet potato, peeled and diced small
• 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
• ¼ cup green peas

Assembly

• 2 packages frozen puff pastry (thawed, 4 sheets total)
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
• Flaky salt (optional)

Instructions