Pastie Easy

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until it is no longer pink. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent.

3. Add the diced potato and carrot to the skillet and cook for another 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.

4. Stir in the frozen peas, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Remove the skillet from heat and let the filling cool slightly.

5. Unroll the refrigerated pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Using a round cutter or a small bowl, cut out circles from the pie crusts, re-rolling the dough scraps as needed.

6. Place a spoonful of the meat and vegetable filling in the center of each pie crust circle. Be careful not to overfill.

7. Fold the pastry over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Crimp the edges with a fork to seal the pies shut. Repeat this process for the remaining pie crust circles and filling.

8. Place the assembled hand pies on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with the beaten egg for a golden finish.

9. Bake the Pastie Easy hand pies in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and crisp.

10. Remove the pies from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy these delicious hand pies warm or at room temperature.