Traditional Cornish Pasty
A classic British dish from Cornwall, filled with tender beef and vegetables, topped with a crumbly pastry.
Ingredients
- ●450g Beef (450g)
- ●1 Yellow Onion (1)
- ●200g Mushroom (200g)
- ●1 Cornish Pasty Pastry (1 block)
- ●1 tsp Turmeric (1 tsp)use for flavor
- ●to taste Salt (to taste)
- ●as needed Water (for brushing pastry)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F)
- 2
Peel and chop the onion, add to a pan with a little oil and cook until softened
- 3
Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook until they release their moisture
- 4
Add the beef to the pan and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon
- 5
Add turmeric and salt to the pan and stir to combine
- 6
Roll out the Cornish pastry and cut into circles large enough to hold the filling
- 7
Spoon the beef mixture onto one half of each circle, leaving a border
- 8
Brush the edges of the pastry with water and fold the other half over the filling
- 9
Crimp the edges to seal and cut a few slits in the top to allow steam to escape
- 10
Brush the tops with a little water and bake for 30-40 minutes, or until golden brown
- 11
Serve hot