Golden, flaky, and filled with a flavorful seasoned beef mixture, these Savory Beef Hand Pies are the ultimate comfort food. Wrapped in buttery pastry and baked until perfectly crisp and golden brown, they deliver a delicious combination of tender meat and crunchy pastry in every bite.
Perfect for family dinners, lunch boxes, parties, or as a satisfying snack, these handheld pastries are easy to make and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
For the Filling
500 g (1 lb) ground beef
1 small onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Pastry
2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
Step 2
Add onion and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
Step 3
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Step 4
Add ground beef and cook until browned.
Step 5
Stir in paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and tomato paste.
Step 6
Cook for 2–3 minutes, then remove from heat.
Step 7
Mix in fresh parsley and let the filling cool completely.
Step 8
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Step 9
Roll out the puff pastry and cut into circles about 12 cm (5 inches) wide.
Step 10
Place a spoonful of beef filling in the center of each circle.
Step 11
Fold over to form a half-moon shape.
Step 12
Seal the edges with a fork.
Step 13
Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Step 14
Bake for 20–25 minutes until deeply golden and flaky.
Step 15
Serve warm and enjoy!
Chef Lea’s Tips 👩🍳
✅ Let the filling cool before filling the pastry.
✅ Don’t overfill the pies or they may burst during baking.
✅ Brush generously with egg wash for a shiny golden finish.
✅ For extra flavor, add grated cheese to the beef mixture.
✅ Serve with yogurt sauce, garlic sauce, or a fresh salad.
⏱️ Prep Time: 20 minutes
🔥 Bake Time: 25 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 8 hand pies
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