Description
Crispy beef pies deliver a delightful crunch that transports your taste buds straight to China’s street food scene. Packed with savory filling and golden-brown edges, these pies turn an ordinary meal into a memorable culinary adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb Ground Beef
Vegetables:
- 1 cup Carrots
- 1 medium Onion
- 1 cup Shiitake Mushrooms
- 3 cloves Garlic
Seasonings and Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 1 tablespoon Ginger
- 1 teaspoon Spices
- 2 cups Pastry Dough
Instructions
- Sauté 1 lb ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until thoroughly browned. Your meat should crumble and develop a rich caramel color.
- Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated ginger, and 2 tbsp soy sauce to the beef. Stir continuously for 2 minutes to distribute flavors evenly.
- Mix in 1 cup diced carrots, 1 medium diced onion, and 1 cup sliced shiitake mushrooms. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.
- Roll out 2 cups pastry dough on a floured surface until ⅛ inch thick. Cut 4-5 inch diameter circles using a round cutter.
- Place 2 tbsp beef mixture in the center of each dough circle. Leave a small border around the edges for sealing.
- Fold dough over filling to create half-moon shapes. Press edges firmly with a fork to completely seal the pies.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Arrange pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them 1 inch apart.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry turns golden brown and crisp. Your crust should look flaky and have a light sheen.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Serve with soy or hoisin sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Check meat doneness by ensuring it’s fully cooked and no longer pink, which prevents foodborne illness.
- Work with cold dough for easier handling and more defined crimped edges that stay sealed during cooking.
- Experiment with alternative protein options like ground turkey, tofu, or plant-based crumbles for different dietary needs.
- Freeze uncooked pies on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag, allowing easy preparation of quick future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Beef
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg