TRADITIONAL YOOPER PASTIES

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I am proud to say that I am a born and raised Yooper, and as such, grew up on these wonderful all in one meals, at least twice a week for 15 years of my life!!! They freeze wonderfully and make for a great "lunchbox meal", as you just remove it, and throw it in the microwave for a couple of minutes, and you have yourself a...

Provided by Jennifer McConnell

Categories     Beef

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 1/2 c all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 c shortening
1 c cold water
1 lb cooked beef roast, shredded
2 large potatoes peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 medium rutabega, cubed
1 c carrots peeled and chopped
6 Tbsp margarine or butter
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. 1.In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in water until mixture forms a ball. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate.
  • 2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • 3. 3.In a large bowl, combine meat, potatoes, onion, rutabaga and chopped carrots. Season with salt and pepper. Divide dough into six pieces, and shape into balls. On a lightly floured surface, roll each ball into a 6 inch round. Place approximately 1 cup filling on one half of each. Dot each with 1 tablespoon margarine. Draw the other half of the pastry over the filling. Crimp edges to seal in filling. Prick with a fork and place on prepared baking sheet.
  • 4. 4.Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes - 1 hour, or until crust is a gorgeous golden brown. To achieve the perfect golden brown color, rub each pasty with just a little bit of milk.

Anuththara Ediriweera
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I'm not sure how to make a pasty. Do you have any tips?


Hanif Malangi
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I'm not sure if I have all of the ingredients for this recipe. Do you think I could substitute something else?


Dominique Jackson
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I'm trying to lose weight. Do you think these pasties would be a good choice for me?


Marcus Martinez
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I'm gluten-free. Do you have any suggestions for how I could make a gluten-free version of this recipe?


Richard Bearteet
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I'm on a low-carb diet. Do you think these pasties would be okay for me to eat?


H√°san. Ahmed
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I'm a vegetarian. Do you have any suggestions for how I could make a meatless version of this recipe?


Cluie Shy
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I'm allergic to beef. Do you think I could substitute another type of meat in this recipe?


Zenith Online Tv
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This recipe seems a bit complicated. I'm not sure if I'm up to the challenge.


Samuel Martin
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I'm not sure what a pasty is, but it looks interesting. I might have to give this recipe a try.


Mason Hooper
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I'm always looking for new pasty recipes. I'll definitely be trying this one.


pedro E serrano jr
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These pasties look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Keith Pergande
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pasties turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


Hamuza Abdulai
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These pasties were just okay. The crust was a bit dry, and the filling was a little bland.


Uk Boy
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I'm not a huge fan of meat pies, but these pasties were surprisingly good. The crust was nice and flaky, and the filling was flavorful and moist.


Mashar Isa
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These pasties were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so hearty and filling, and the leftovers were even better the next day.


DENGAR KHAN
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I've never had a pasty before, but these were delicious! The filling was perfectly seasoned, and the crust was flaky and golden brown.


Alyssa Jason
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These pasties were a hit at my last dinner party! They were so easy to make, and everyone loved the flavor.