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The Donovan’s Irish Pasties

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The Donovan’s Irish Pasties are a hearty and savory classic Irish dish featuring flaky pie crusts filled with shredded roast beef and tender potatoes. These pasties are perfect for a comforting meal, especially when served with a rich, homemade beef gravy. Each pasty delivers a warm, satisfying bite full of robust flavors and traditional Irish comfort.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound roast beef, cooked and shredded or chopped
  • 3–4 potatoes, baked or boiled, peeled and cubed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 pie crusts, purchased or homemade
  • Butter, melted (for brushing)

Beef Gravy

  • Drippings from beef roast
  • 1 to 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon
  • 2 tablespoons corn starch, mixed with ¼ cup water
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare the roast beef: Cook the roast beef by your preferred method—crockpot, oven roasting, or Instant Pot—as outlined in the notes. Once cooked, shred or chop the roast beef into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 450°F (232°C) and prepare a greased cookie sheet for baking the pasties.
  3. Prepare the potatoes: Peel and cube the baked or boiled potatoes.
  4. Combine filling: In a large bowl, mix the shredded roast beef, cubed potatoes, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  5. Assemble the pasties: Unroll the pie crusts and cut each in half to create four pieces. Place a generous amount of the beef and potato filling onto each crust piece, fold over to form a half-moon shape, and seal the edges firmly. Make a few small slits on top of each pasty to allow steam to escape.
  6. Bake the pasties: Arrange the assembled pasties on the greased cookie sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until the crust turns golden brown.
  7. Finish with butter: Immediately upon removing from the oven, brush the tops of the pasties with melted butter to add flavor and shine.
  8. Prepare beef gravy: In a saucepan, combine the beef drippings, water, and beef bouillon. Bring the mixture to a boil, then whisk in the cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water) and continue to whisk constantly until the gravy thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve: Serve the hot Irish pasties drizzled with or dipped into the freshly prepared beef gravy for a delicious, hearty meal.

Notes

  • Methods for preparing the roast beef: Crockpot (cook with 1 cup water and onion soup mix for 3-4 hours on high or 8 hours on low), Oven Roasted (about 3 hours), or Instant Pot (around 1 ½ hours for faster preparation).
  • Using prepared pie crusts saves time, but homemade crusts enhance flavor and texture.
  • Make sure to seal the edges of the pasties properly to prevent filling leakage during baking.
  • The small slits on top of the pasties help steam escape, preventing sogginess.
  • Brush pasties with melted butter immediately after baking for a golden, flavorful finish.
  • Leftover pasties can be reheated in the oven to restore crispiness.

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