Quick 'Cheater's' Cornish Pasty
60% authentic · British
A simplified version of the classic Cornish Pasty, using pre-made puff pastry and pre-cut vegetables for a faster preparation time, while still capturing the essential flavors.
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Ingredients
- Ready-rolled puff pastry2 sheets
- Cooked beef, diced300g
- Pre-cooked diced potatoes200g
- Pre-cooked diced swede (rutabaga)100g
- Onion, finely chopped100g
- Beef stock cube, crumbled1/2
- Worcestershire sauce1 tbsp
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
- Egg, beaten (for glaze)1
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan/Gas Mark 6).
- 2
In a bowl, combine the cooked beef, potatoes, swede, and onion. Stir in the crumbled stock cube and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- 3
Unroll the puff pastry and cut into 4 equal portions. If using a block, roll out and cut into 4 rectangles.
- 4
Spoon the filling onto one half of each pastry portion, leaving a border.
- 5
Moisten the edges with water. Fold the pastry over the filling and crimp to seal. Cut a small slit in the top.
- 6
Brush with beaten egg. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
