Upper Peninsula Beef Pasties
Upper Peninsula Beef Pasties feature a flaky, sturdy crust wrapped around a hearty filling of beef, potato, onion, carrot, and rutabaga. The rich, buttery pastry balances the savory meat and earthy vegetables, creating a comforting handheld pie perfect for lunch, dinner, or packing for a fall outing. Serve warm with a pat of margarine or a side of gravy for added richness.
- Prep1 hr 50 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Upper Peninsula Beef Pasties, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 67 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 55
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Cut in the shortening until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in the water until the dough comes together. Shape it into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- 2
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3
Make the filling: In a bowl, mix the meat, potatoes, onion, carrot, rutabaga, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- 4
Take the dough out of the refrigerator and divide it into six pieces. Shape the pieces into balls, then roll them into 6-inch rounds on a lightly floured surface. Spread about 1 cup of filling over half of each round and dot with 1 tablespoon of margarine. Fold the uncovered pastry over the filling; crimp the edges to seal. Prick with a fork and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
- Calories 688.63 kcal High 34%
- Protein 25.05 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 110.38 g 40%
- Total Fat 14.78 g Moderate 19%
- Saturated Fat 2.97 g Moderate 15%
- Trans Fat 2.75 g High --
- Cholesterol 49.88 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 407.46 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 5.6 g Good Source 20%
- Total Sugars 34.93 g --
- Added Sugars 1.66 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 78.07 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 6.12 mg Good Source 34%
- Potassium 430.19 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 112.43 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 7.74 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Upper Peninsula Beef Pasties is made with 11 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Chuck Steak, Diced Carrots, and Diced Potatoes. Each serving provides about 688.63 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Upper Peninsula Beef Pasties made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Chuck Steak, Diced Carrots, Diced Potatoes, Diced Yellow Onion. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Upper Peninsula Beef Pasties?
- About 2 hrs 50 mins in total: 1 hr 50 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 688.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Upper Peninsula Beef Pasties easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Upper Peninsula Beef Pasties healthy?
- Upper Peninsula Beef Pasties has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 688.63 calories and 25.05 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 407.46 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.97 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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