Tasty Savoury Mince Pasty Rolls: New Favourite Comfort Food!

These homemade savoury mince pasty rolls, are a delightful fusion of beef and lamb that promises to tantalize your taste buds. This traditional recipe, with its golden flaky pastry encasing a rich and full flavoured meat filling, is a hearty choice for any meal.

The ingredients listed are meticulously measured to ensure you can create eight generous pasty rolls and an additional pie large enough to gather the family around the dinner table.

Mince Savoury Recipe

Why you’ll love this savoury mince pasty recipe

• Flavourful Combination: The mix of beef and lamb mince offers a rich and satisfying taste that meat lovers will adore.
• Versatility: Perfect for both a convenient grab-and-go snack in the form of pasty rolls or a sit-down family meal with the additional pie.
• Homemade Goodness: Nothing beats the aroma and taste of freshly baked pastries made from scratch.
• Comfort Food: It’s the ultimate comfort food experience, with a hearty filling and buttery pastry that evoke feelings of warmth and nostalgia.
• Customizable: Feel free to add your own twist with different spices or additional ingredients like vegetables or cheese.
• Batch Cooking Friendly: The recipe yields enough to feed a crowd or to have leftovers, which can easily be frozen and reheated for future meals.
• All-Season Suitable: These pasty rolls and pie are perfect for any season, whether it’s a summer picnic or a winter dinner.
• Family-Friendly: The recipe is sure to be a hit with family members of all ages, making it a reliable go-to for any home cook.

Ingredients

Shortcrust Pastry

• 250 g Self-Raising White Flour
• 250 g Plain Wholemeal Flour
• 125 g Butter
• 125 g Lard (or double up on butter)
• 6 tbsp Water
• Ground Black Pepper
• 1 Veggie Stock Cube (the crumbly sort)

Savoury Mince Pasty Filling

• 500 g Beef Mince
• 500 g Lamb Mince
• 200 g Carrots (Finely diced)
• 500 g Potato (Cut into small cubes)
• 500 g Celeriac (Grated) or celeriac substitutes
• 500 g Suede (Finely cut into small cubes)
• 200 g Peas
• 2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
• 2 tbsp Bouillon (or any stock powder)
• 1 tbsp Celery Seed
• 2 tbsp Mixed Herbs
• 1 tbsp Paprika
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 tbsp Hot Sauce
• 1 large Egg (to egg wash the pastry)

Method

Savoury Mince

STEP 1: Add the carrots, celeriac, suede and potato to a food processer for a minute to break down into very small pieces.

STEP 2: In a large bowl add the processed veg to the lamb and beef mince along with the peas, black pepper, celery seed powder, bouillon powder, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce and Paprika. Mix thoroughly with your hands. Set aside.

Shortcrust Pastry

STEP 3; Add butter to the flour and rub in in until it’s like fine breadcrumbs or place it in your electric mixer using the paddle attachment.

STEP 4: Add seasoning and the water to the mix until it comes together to form a ball.

STEP 5: Roll out the pastry to the desired thickness. and cut into rounds (use a plate to do this). Egg wash the edges. Add the savoury mince (about 2 -3 tbsp) and spread out long ways.

STEP 6: Roll up from one end to another and pinch the ends with your fingers to seal the pasty rolls. Brush all over with egg wash and place on a baking tray lined with baking paper. Make as many as you like or use the rest to make a pie.

STEP 7: Bake in the oven at 180℃/160℃fan for 40 – 45 minutes.

What Else Can I Use The Savoury Mince For?

The savory mince mixture that forms the heart of your pasty rolls and pies is incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of other dishes to keep your meals interesting and delicious. Here are some creative ways to repurpose the savory mince:

• Stuffed Vegetables: Hollow out bell peppers, zucchinis, or eggplants and fill them with the savory mince before baking.
• Shepherd’s Pie: Use the mince as a base and top with creamy mashed potatoes, then gratin in the oven for a classic comfort dish.
• Taco Filling: Spoon the mince into taco shells or soft tortillas and top with cheese, salsa, and sour cream for a quick and tasty Mexican-inspired meal.
• Mince-Stuffed Pancakes or Crepes: Encase the mince in a thin pancake or crepe and bake with a cheese sauce.
• Savory Mince Tartlets: Fill pre-baked tart shells with the mince and top with mashed potato or pastry lids for mini versions of the traditional pie.
• Bolognese Sauce: Simmer the mince with tomatoes, herbs, and a splash of red wine to create a rich Bolognese sauce, perfect for serving over pasta or layering in lasagna.
• Cottage Pie: Similar to Shepherd’s Pie but traditionally made with beef, top the mince with mashed potatoes, and maybe some cheese, and bake until golden.
• Savory Mince on Toast: A simple yet fulfilling meal, top toasted bread with warm mince and perhaps a fried or poached egg.
• Empanadas: Enclose the mince in pastry dough to create these Latin American turnovers, either baked or fried.
• Stuffed Pastries: Use puff pastry or filo dough to make parcels or turnovers, ideal for appetizers or a light meal.
• Mince-Stuffed Bread: Incorporate the mince into bread dough before baking for a meaty, stuffed bread, or use it as a topping for focaccia.
• Quesadillas or Burritos: Spread the mince between tortillas with cheese for quesadillas or wrap in a large tortilla with rice and beans for a hearty burrito.
• Mince Skillet: Combine the mince with diced potatoes and vegetables for a one-pan skillet meal, topped with a sprinkle of cheese.

Each of these suggestions allows the savoury mince to shine in a new form, making the most of your delicious preparation and offering a range of dishes to suit any occasion or palate.