Irish Beef Hand Pies Recipe

Name: Irish Beef Hand Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/4 head green cabbage, shredded; 1/2 lb red potatoes, scrubbed and diced; 1 lb ground sirloin; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme; coarse salt; fresh ground black pepper; crushed red pepper flakes (optional); all-purpose flour, for rolling; 2 pie crusts (9 inches each, homemade or store-bought)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 head green cabbage, shredded
1/2 lb red potatoes, scrubbed and diced
1 lb ground sirloin
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
coarse salt
fresh ground black pepper
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
all-purpose flour, for rolling
2 pie crusts (9 inches each, homemade or store-bought)

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F.
2
In a medium saucepan, heat oil over medium; add cabbage and potatoes.
3
Cook until beginning to brown, 7 to 9 minutes.
4
Add beef; cook, breaking up meat with a spoon, until no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
5
Stir in tomato paste, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), Worcestershire, thyme, and 1 cup water.
6
Cover, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
7
Lightly mash mixture with a fork.
8
Season; salt, & pepper, to taste.
9
Crushed red pepper flakes, if using (optional)
10
Let cool completely.
11
On a lightly floured work surface, roll each crust into a 14-inch square; cut each into 4 equal squares.
12
Place 1/2 cup filling on one half of each square, leaving a 1/2-inch border around the filling; brush borders with water; fold dough over filling to enclose.
13
Crimp edges with a fork to seal.
14
With a paring knife or scissors, cut 3 small vents in each.
15
Transfer pies to 2 foil-lined rimmed baking sheets; bake until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating sheets halfway through.
16
*Arrange unbaked pies on a baking sheet (they should not touch); freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
17
Wrap each pie in foil & place in a resealable plastic bag; freeze up to 2 months.
18
To Bake from Frozen: Proceed increasing baking time to 28 to 30 minutes.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1/4 head green cabbage, shredded, 1/2 lb red potatoes, scrubbed and diced, 1 lb ground sirloin, and more.

Yes, Irish Beef Hand Pies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Irish Beef Hand Pies

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Variations & substitutions

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