Food & Cooking Recipes Appetizers Finger Food Recipes Beef and Cheddar Hand Pies Be the first to rate & review! By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on August 2, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 25 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 10 mins Servings: 4 Serve these savory pies made with store-bought puff pastry alongside a salad or roasted green vegetables, such as broccoli rabe. Ingredients 1 pound ground beef (80 percent lean) 1 tablespoon minced garlic (from 2 cloves) 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced (3 cups) 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper 6 ounces cheddar, shredded (2 cups) 1 sheet (12 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed All-purpose flour, for dusting 1 large egg, lightly beaten Roasted broccoli rabe or other green vegetable, for serving Directions Heat a large nonstick skillet over high. Add beef, garlic, and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, about 7 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire and Dijon; season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Stir in cheese. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 14-inch square. Cut into four 7-inch squares; place a quarter of beef mixture on each. Brush edges with egg, then fold one corner of each pie over, forming a triangle. Press edges to seal. Place pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with more egg. Cut 2 vents in each top; freeze 10 minutes. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve with broccoli rabe. Yuki Sugiura Rate it Print