Technically we can't call them Cornish pasties because they aren't in Cornwall, so Devon pasties it is!
The pasty tax as been thrown out and thank god! But if you want to save a little bit more money why not have a go at making your own pasties?
Ingredients(4 pasties)
Shortcrust pastry - 500g
Pack of Beef Mince - 400-500g (You could use steak strips or any kind really, just make sure you cook it thoroughly before adding it)
Potato - 3 large ones should do
Swede - half
Carrot - 4
Onion - 2
Rosemary, Salt, Pepper
Oil for cooking
Method
Peel and chop the potatoes into small chunks, do the same with the swede and carrot. Now place in a large pan and boil for 10 minutes in salted water.
Fry the onions in the oil and add the meat once the onion starts to soften. Now brown the beef mince. If you are using any other kind of beef cook the meat through before moving on. (Casserole beef will take considerably longer and it is recomennded to use left over casserole beef from a casserole rather than starting with it fresh).
Now toss the potatoes and veg in butter and rosemary, add the two mixes together and stir it all up.
Roll your pastry to a thickness of a pound coin and then cut the dough into ovals as shown below.
Spoon a handful of mixture into the centre of the pastry and fold over, pressing in the edges. Now use a fork to mush the edges together, then roll them up and finally use either water or a beaten egg to rub on the join and seal properly.
Bake in the oven for about 10-14 minutes or until the pastry is starting to go golden.
Serve with plenty of ketchup!
