Forfar Bridies (Scottish Hand Pies)

INGREDIENTS

1 lb ground beef

1 large onion, finely chopped

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

3/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons beef or vegetable stock

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes

1 (16 oz) package puff pastry or 1 (14 oz) package empanada baking discs, thawed

1 egg white

PREPARATION

Preheat oven to 440˚F. Combine beef, onion, mustard, salt, pepper, and stock in a large bowl. Fold in butter.

If using puff pastry cut into 6-8 equal circles about 6″ across. Add filling to circles and wet one half of the perimeter. Fold over and press with a fork to seal the edges. Brush with beaten egg white and cut a couple slits in the top of each one for steam to come out.

Bake for 32-35 minutes or until golden brown on outside, covering with foil about halfway through baking. Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving.