The Ultimate Cornish Pasty Recipe When You Can't Get To Cornwall

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

shortcrust pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: store-bought pastry

Whole wheat adds fiber, while store-bought saves time.

Preheat your oven to 165°C fan.

Dice around 125 g of carrot, 125 g of swede, 200 g of potato, and a large onion.

Add around 200-300 g of sirloin steak to the bowl with the diced vegetables and mix well.

Do not season the filling at this stage; a trick will be used for seasoning later.

Roll out 500 g of shortcrust pastry, using a side plate as a guide for size.

Layer the meat and vegetables onto the pastry, adding salt and a good grinding of black pepper.

Add a second layer of meat and vegetables, followed by more salt and black pepper for seasoning.

Brush the edges of the pastry with a little water to help it stick.

Fold the pastry over the filling and crimp the edges to seal. If crimping is difficult, use a fork to seal.

Brush the top of the pasty with a beaten egg for a golden color.

Bake in the oven for around 50 minutes, ensuring the vegetables are diced small enough to cook through properly.

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