Our sister Elise married into the Donovan family years ago and learned some amazing Irish traditions and recipes that she generously shared with all of us. These Irish Pasties quickly became a traditional recipe that we all love to make on St. Patrick’s Day. Although, I have to admit, this beef and potato mixture baked into pillowy pastry dough is WAY too good to make only once a year and we end up making them almost every time we cook up a roast. Every bite is hearty and flavorful. You don’t have to wait until St. Patrick’s Day to serve these Irish Pasties. They are delicious way to use up leftover roast beef all year long. We like to serve these with a big green salad or a side of green peas.

Ingredients in this Irish Pasties Recipe

You can make these hearty pasties with just a few pantry staples. They’re the perfect thing to whip up for dinner when you just don’t know what to make. They’ve saved our dinnertime many times! Here’s all you need:

Pot roast beef – Cut it into small inch cubes, chopped into small pieces, or shredded with a fork. Terrific time to use up those Sunday leftovers, or you can make a fresh roast just for this recipe.  Potatoes – russet, golden, red, any kind of potato will do. Cut them into tiny pieces and spread them onto a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. You can season them with a little salt and pepper and a bit of fresh thyme and toss with a tablespoon of olive oil if desired. Pie crusts – Save time and buy a couple of frozen crusts from the grocery store. Unfold them and cut them in half. Add shredded carrots or onion to the mixture, if you like. After baking, use a pastry brush to spread a little butter or an egg wash made from eggs and some water on top for a beautiful golden crust.  For the gravy, simmer some beef stock or broth from the roast in a skillet. Thicken with cornstarch or a little flour.

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How to Make this Irish Pasties Recipe

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