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Easy Beef Hand Pies

Easy Beef Hand Pies

These Easy Beef Hand Pies are crispy, savory, and perfect for a quick meal or snack. Serve them warm with salsa for an extra kick!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Servings: 8 pies
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 454 g ground beef
  • 0.5 g onion, diced
  • 0.5 g red bell pepper, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 60 ml green olives, sliced
  • 15 ml tomato paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt & pepper to taste
Pastry
  • 1 package refrigerated pie crust
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 5 g Fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Method
 

  1. Brown the beef with onion, pepper, and garlic. Drain excess grease.
  2. Stir in tomato paste, olives, paprika, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook 2–3 minutes.
  3. Cut pastry into circles, add a spoonful of filling, fold in half, and seal edges with a fork.
  4. Brush with beaten egg and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 18–22 minutes, until golden brown.
  5. Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm with salsa.

Notes

These hand pies are perfect for a quick lunch or as a party appetizer. Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients, such as mushrooms or cheese.