Description
These Brisket & Smoked Cheese Pies are savory hand pies filled with tender shredded brisket, smoked cheese, and a hint of smoked paprika, wrapped in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for a comforting meal or a delicious snack.
Ingredients
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Brisket Filling:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups cooked beef brisket, shredded
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup beef broth
Assembly:
- 1 cup smoked cheese, shredded (such as smoked gouda or cheddar)
- 1 package puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion until softened, about 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Prepare brisket filling: Stir in the shredded brisket, tomato paste, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and cayenne if using. Pour in the beef broth and cook until thickened, about 5–7 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Assemble pies: Roll out puff pastry sheets and cut into squares. Spoon brisket mixture onto each square, top with smoked cheese, fold over, and seal. Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake: Transfer pies to baking sheet and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Serve: Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- These pies freeze well before baking—add 5 extra minutes if baking from frozen.
- Leftover brisket or slow-cooked beef works great in this recipe.
- Experiment with different smoked cheeses for varied flavors.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
