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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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These hand-held golden packets are packed with the irresistible combination of beef and potatoes.Maribeth Edwards, Follansbee, West Virginia Ingredients:
2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon dried basil |
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme |
1/2 cup shortening |
1/4 cup butter |
5 to 6 tablespoons ice water |
filling: |
1 pound boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes |
2 tablespoons canola oil, divided |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
2 tablespoons king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 cup water |
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced |
1/2 cup diced carrot |
1/2 cup diced onion |
1 egg, lightly beaten |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, salt, basil and thyme; cut in shortening and butter until crumbly. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing lightly with a fork until mixture forms a ball. Cover and chill for at least 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a skillet, brown beef in 1 tablespoon oil until no longer pink; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove with a slotted spoon; set aside. Add remaining oil to skillet; gradually stir in flour until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat for about 2-3 minutes or until lightly browned. Gradually add water; whisk until smooth.
3. Return beef to skillet. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the potatoes, carrot and onion. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes or until tender. Remove from the heat; cool.
4. Divide pastry into four equal portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion into a 9-in. circle. Mound 3/4 cup filling on half of circle. Moisten edges with water; fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal.
5. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with remaining pastry and filling. Cut three slits in top of each; brush with egg.
6. Bake at 400° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Yield: 4 servings.
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