Description
Savory Hand Pies are delicious, handheld savory pastries filled with a flavorful mixture of ground meat, cheese, and spices, enclosed in a flaky crust. These portable snacks are perfect for a quick bite or a light meal on the go.
Ingredients
Crust:
2 refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade)
Filling:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 small onion (finely chopped), 1 clove garlic (minced), 1/2 pound ground beef or ground turkey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 cup tomato paste, 1/4 cup beef or chicken broth, 1/3 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese, 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté onion and garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
- Cook the meat: Add ground meat, salt, pepper, paprika, and thyme. Cook until browned.
- Add tomato paste and broth: Stir in tomato paste and broth, simmer until thickened.
- Prepare the filling: Let the filling cool slightly, then stir in shredded cheese.
- Assemble the hand pies: Cut pie crusts into circles. Place filling in each round. Fold over, crimp edges, brush with egg wash.
- Bake: Place on baking sheet, vent the pies, and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and serve: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- These hand pies can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Experiment with different fillings like spinach and feta, ham and cheese, or curried vegetables for variety.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hand pie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
