UPPER PENINSULA PASTIES

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I grew up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, where many people are of English ancestry. Pasties-traditional meat pies often eaten by hand-are popular there. -Carole Lynn Derifield, Valdez, Alaska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups shortening
2 cups boiling water
5-1/2 to 6 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
FILLING:
6 medium red potatoes (about 3 pounds), peeled
2 small rutabagas (about 1-1/2 pounds), peeled
1 pound ground beef
1/2 pound ground pork
2 medium onions, chopped into 1/4-inch pieces
3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1/4 cup butter
Half-and-half cream or a lightly beaten large egg, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir shortening and water until shortening is melted. Gradually stir in flour and salt until a very soft dough is formed; cover and refrigerate for 1-1/2 hours. , Cut potatoes and rutabagas into 1/8- or 1/4-inch cubes; do not make cubes too large or they will not cook properly. Gently combine ground beef and pork; break into small crumbles. In a large bowl, combine potatoes, rutabagas, onions, meat mixture and seasonings. , Divide dough into 12 equal portions. On a floured surface, roll out 1 portion at a time into a 8-in. circle. Mound 1-1/2 to 2 cups filling on half of each circle; dot with 1 teaspoon butter. Moisten edges with water; carefully fold dough over filling and press edges with a fork to seal. , Place on ungreased baking sheets. Cut several slits in top of pasties. If desired, brush with cream or beaten egg. Bake at 350° until golden brown, about 1 hour. Cool on wire racks. Serve hot or cold. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 757 calories, Fat 44g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 1060mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

SUJAN GAMING
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I made these pasties for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.


Hamza Mirza
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These pasties were delicious! I used ground turkey in the filling and they were still very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Fazal razaq
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I've never had a pasty before, but these were amazing! The crust was flaky and the filling was savory and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Francis Abban
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These pasties were a little bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it! The crust was perfect and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


MeNuralam Bd
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I'm from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and these pasties are the real deal! They are exactly like the ones my grandma used to make. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


PUBG ACCOUNT
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These pasties were delicious! I used ground beef and added some chopped carrots and celery to the filling. They were a big hit with my family.


Atta Maxwell
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I've made these pasties several times now and they are always a hit! I love that I can make them ahead of time and then just reheat them when I'm ready to eat.


Arturo Gunn
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These pasties were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought pie crust and they still turned out delicious.


Ronnie Tramel
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I made these pasties for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again.


Ch Moon GujjarLion1
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These pasties were delicious! I used ground turkey in the filling and they were still very flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Tonia Hunter
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I've never had a pasty before, but these were amazing! The crust was flaky and the filling was savory and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Joece Mkfl
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These pasties were a little bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it! The crust was perfect and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Walter Mccoy
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I'm from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and these pasties are the real deal! They are exactly like the ones my grandma used to make. I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Lakshmi Bae
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These pasties were easy to make and so delicious! I used ground beef and added some chopped carrots and celery to the filling. They were a big hit with my family.


Bek Workouts
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I've made these pasties several times now and they are always a hit! I love that I can customize the filling to my liking. I've tried them with ground beef, ground pork, and even venison. They are all delicious.


Vanilla Bryce
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These pasties were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The crust was flaky and golden brown, and the filling was savory and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.