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Savory Beef Hand Pies

Melissa Griffiths
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!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 7 people
Calories 553 kcal

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.
  • Cut circles out of the pie crust. They should be about 4-6 inches in diameter, so you should get 12-14 circles. You can use a large cookie butter or biscuit cutter or just trace a drinking glass if you don’t have a cutter.
  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 553kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 25gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 109mgSodium: 623mgPotassium: 367mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 266IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 154mgIron: 4mg
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