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Asian-Style Beef Pie Recipe

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This Asian-Style Beef Pie recipe features a flavorful ground beef mixture seasoned with soy sauce, ginger, and sesame oil, encased in crispy, golden store-bought pastry squares. A perfect fusion snack or light meal, these savory hand pies are topped with sesame seeds for added texture and baked to perfection in the oven.

Ingredients

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Beef Filling

  • 250 g ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 tablespoon sugar
  • 3 teaspoons corn flour
  • 1/3 cup water

Pastry

  • 300 g store-bought pastry, cut into squares
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds (adjust to taste)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Sauce and Mix: In a small bowl, combine the corn flour, water, soy sauce, grated ginger, sugar, and sesame oil. Gradually add this sauce mixture to the ground beef and finely chopped onion while stirring continuously until the sauce is fully absorbed by the meat mixture.
  2. Assemble Pies: Cut the pastry into approximately 8cm squares. Place a spoonful of the beef mixture onto each square. Fold over the pastry squares to enclose the filling and crimp the edges securely with a fork to seal the pies.
  3. Prepare for Baking: Line a baking tray with baking paper and arrange the sealed pies on the tray. Brush the tops with the egg yolks and sprinkle generously with sesame seeds for a crunchy topping.
  4. Bake: Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F). Bake the pies for 20 to 25 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.

Notes

  • Adding the sauce gradually to the beef ensures the mixture absorbs the flavors evenly and prevents it from becoming too wet.
  • You can use puff pastry or shortcrust pastry depending on your preference for a flakier or more crumbly texture.
  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the ground beef with mashed chickpeas or seasoned tofu.
  • Serve these pies hot and fresh out of the oven for the best texture and taste.
  • Leftover pies can be reheated in the oven to maintain their crispiness.

Keywords: Asian beef pie, savory hand pies, baked beef pastry, sesame beef pies, easy snack recipe