George town pasties recipe

George Town Pasties recipe

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This George town pasties recipe is a delicious and hearty dish that originates from the town of George in South Africa. These pasties are filled with a savory mixture of ground beef, onions, potatoes, and spices, all wrapped in a flaky pastry crust. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, these pasties are sure to be a hit with family and friends.

Keywords: George town pasties, South African cuisine, ground beef, flaky pastry, savory filling.

George town pasties recipe details

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Ingredients

600 g	pork, ground and lean
2 tbsp	onion, chopped
2 tbsp	flour
1 tsp	sage, ground
1 tsp	garlic powder
½ tsp	pepper
½ tsp	allspice, ground
1 dash(es)	tabasco
120 ml	heavy cream
200 g	potato, cooked and finely diced
180 g	apple, diced and mixed with 1 tbsp. brown sugar
layer(s)	puff pastry

Instructions

Sauté pork and onion until well cooked.

Drain off grease and stir in flour. Add spices and cream and cook until thickened. Add potato and apple-sugar mixture, cook 1 minute longer and set aside.

Roll pastry out and cut into approximately 13cm or 5inch round pieces. Place 2 tbsp. of filling on each round. Fold in half to make a half-moon and pinch edges together with a fork.

Place on ungreased cookie sheet and bake at 200°C for 12-16 minutes until golden brown.

Preparation time:
ca. 45 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a