Cornish Meat Pies

Ingredients

• Pastry:
• 3 c. flour
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 c. shortening
• 1/2 c. plus 2 tbsp cold water
• Filling:
• 1 lb. boneless sirloin steak, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 3 med. potatoes, chopped
• 1 med. onion, chopped
• 2 med. carrots, chopped
• 1/4 c. water
• 3 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 egg, beaten w/1 tsp water

Directions

Pastry: Combine flour and salt in bowl; cut in shortening with pastry blender until mix resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle cold water 1 tbsp at a time, evenly over surgace; stir with fork until ingredients are moistened.

Filling: Combine first 7 ingredients. Divide pastry into 8 equal portions; roll out each into a 6 1/2 inch circle. Spoon 1/2 c. meat/veg mix on center of each circle. Beat together egg and water; brush edges of circles with egg wash, making a 3/4 inch border. Gently lift sides of circle to meet at the top. Firmly press edges together; flute. Place pies on ungreased baking sheets; bake at 350 for 1 hour or until lightly browned.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: My Files
Submitted By: Ruth Burbage
burbage@pell.net
Cornish Meat Pies