Homemade Savory Meat Pastries Recipe

Homemade Savory Meat Pastries Recipe

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Delight your taste buds with these flaky, golden-brown pastries filled with a savory meat filling. Perfect for a quick lunch, afternoon snack, or party appetizer. This recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results.

Ingredients:

For the Pastry:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • 1/4 cup ice water

For the Meat Filling:

  • 1 pound ground beef or lamb
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable broth

Instructions:

Make the Pastry:

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
  2. Cut in Butter: Add the cold butter cubes to the flour mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingertips, cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  
  3. Add Water: Gradually add the ice water, tossing the mixture with a fork until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
  4. Form Dough: Divide the dough into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Prepare the Meat Filling:

  1. Cook Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease.
  2. Sauté Vegetables: Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add Seasonings: Stir in the oregano, thyme, and black pepper.
  4. Add Broth: Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until the liquid has evaporated, and the mixture is thickened.

Assemble and Bake:

  1. Roll Out Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the dough to a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
  2. Cut into Squares: Cut the rolled-out dough into squares using a pizza cutter or a sharp knife.
  3. Add Filling: Place a spoonful of the meat filling in the center of each square.
  4. Fold and Seal: Fold the dough over the filling, forming triangles. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
  5. Repeat with Remaining Dough: Repeat steps 2-4 with the remaining dough and filling.
  6. Bake: Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Serve:

Let the pastries cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature.

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