This savory hand pie recipe create a deliciously portable meal that combines flaky crust with hearty beef filling - perfect for busy families looking for a savory hand pie recipe that everyone will love!
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These beef-filled treasures feature a golden, flaky crust surrounding a perfectly seasoned ground beef filling with melty cheese that creates those irresistible stretchy bites kids (and adults!) go crazy for.
They're the perfect way to transform simple ingredients into something special that encourages family bonding through cooking together. Plus, they're incredibly versatile - perfect for dinner, lunchboxes, or even as hearty after-school snacks!
Why You'll Love This Savory Hand Pie Recipe
- Portable Perfection: No plates required! Perfect for eating on-the-go or picnic outings
- Make-Ahead Marvel: Prepare these on the weekend and freeze for quick weeknight meals
- Customizable Creation: Easily adapt with different cheeses or additional veggies to suit your family's tastes
- Kitchen Helper Friendly: Little hands can help crimp edges and brush on egg wash, making this a collaborative family project
👩🍳 I kind of think any simple ground beef dish can be made into a handheld pie!
Recipe Ingredients
- Ground Beef
- Onion
- Salt
- Pepper
- Thyme
- Oregano
- Paprika
- Pie Crusts — You will need 2 crusts, either store-bought or homemade.
- Cheddar Cheese
- Egg
How to Make Beef Hand Pies
Step 1: Brown ground beef and onion until beef is cooked. Drain excess fat if needed. Add the spices and seasonings.
Step 2: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Roll out the pie crusts and cut out circles. They should be about 4-6 inches in diameter, so you'll end up with 12-14 circles.
Step 3: Divide the beef and cheese up evenly between the circles. Fold the circles in half and press the edges together gently. Crimp them firmly with a fork.
Step 4: Whisk the egg and water together. Brush it onto each beef hand pie. Place the beef hand pies on a lined or greased sheet tray. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.
Recipe FAQs
Definitely! While homemade crust is delicious, store-bought works wonderfully for busy weeknights. Look for refrigerated pie crusts that you can roll out - they typically come two to a package, which is perfect for this recipe.
The key is to avoid overfilling and to seal the edges properly. Use a fork to firmly crimp the edges after folding, and don't skip the egg wash - it helps create a better seal while adding that beautiful golden finish.
Absolutely! These freeze beautifully either before or after baking. To freeze unbaked pies, place them on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. When ready to enjoy, add 5-7 minutes to the baking time. For baked pies, simply reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
Expert Tips
- Temperature Matters: Keep your pie dough cold until ready to use for the flakiest results.
- Drain Excess Fat: After cooking the beef, drain any excess fat to prevent soggy crusts.
- Rest Before Serving: Allow pies to cool for 5 minutes after baking to let the filling set - this prevents burnt mouths and helps the flavors meld.
- Size Consistency: Use a bowl or large cookie or biscuit cutter to create uniform circles for even baking.
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Savory Beef Hand Pies
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground beef
- 1 cup onion (chopped)
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon thyme (ground)
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 2 pie crusts (see note)
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (grated)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon water
Instructions
- In a medium frying pan on medium heat, add the ground beef and spices.
- When the beef is almost browned, about 8 minutes, add the onion.
- Cook until the beef is completely cooked through (160ºF) and the onions are translucent.
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Divide the beef and cheese up evenly between the circles.
- Fold the circles in half and press the edges together gently. Crimp them firmly with a fork.
- Whisk the egg and water together. Brush it onto each beef hand pie.
- Place the beef hand pies on a lined or greased sheet tray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.
- Serve with fresh cut veggies to make it a completely hand-held meal.
Notes
- If you want to make homemade pie crusts, use this delicious recipe!
- This recipe is easily adapt with different cheeses or additional veggies to suit your family's tastes.
- I like to prepare these on the weekend and freeze for quick weeknight meals.
- These freeze beautifully either before or after baking. To freeze unbaked pies, place them on a baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a freezer bag. When ready to enjoy, add 5-7 minutes to the baking time. For baked pies, simply reheat in the oven or microwave until warmed through.
Roxanne
Great recipe! There is always more filling than what we need. Serve these with brown gravy for dipping. Yum!
Alli
So good!
Heather
Mmm...I’d been thinking that it has been a while since I’ve made empanadas (an Argentinian, or other Latin American countries) take on hand pies. Maybe I’ll have to make this version too next time.