Turkey Pasties

Transform your leftovers into a show-stopping bite with these irresistible Turkey Pasties! Featuring a buttery, flaky homemade pastry encasing a hearty filling of succulent cooked turkey, tender potatoes, sweet carrots, peas, and a rich, savory gravy, these hand pies are comfort food perfection. Perfectly golden and crisp, these pasties are baked—not fried—for a lighter yet satisfying treat. Ideal for holiday leftovers or as a make-ahead lunch or dinner, these savory pockets of goodness are sure to delight your family and guests alike. Easy to customize and freezer-friendly, Turkey Pasties are a versatile, portable meal that proves simple ingredients can create extraordinary flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 64/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams All-purpose flour
• 150 grams Unsalted butter
• 6 tablespoons Cold water
• 250 grams Cooked turkey (shredded or diced)
• 1 medium Potato (peeled and diced small)
• 1 medium Carrot (peeled and diced small)
• 100 grams Frozen peas
• 1 small Onion (finely diced)
• 120 milliliters Chicken or turkey stock
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 Egg (beaten, for egg wash)

Directions

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Add the cold, diced butter and rub it into the flour with your fingers until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.

Step 2

Gradually add the cold water, one tablespoon at a time, stirring gently with a knife until the mixture comes together into a dough. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 4

In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the chicken or turkey stock and cornstarch, whisking until thickened into a gravy. Season with salt and black pepper. Set aside to cool slightly.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked turkey, diced potato, diced carrot, frozen peas, and onion. Pour the gravy over the mixture and stir until evenly coated.

Step 6

On a floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 3mm thick. Using a large round cutter or a plate (approximately 15cm in diameter), cut out circles from the pastry. Re-roll as needed.

Step 7

Place a small mound of the filling onto one side of each pastry circle, leaving a small border around the edge.

Step 8

Brush the edges of the pastry lightly with beaten egg. Fold the pastry over the filling to create a semi-circle, pressing the edges together firmly to seal. Use a fork to crimp the edges for extra security.

Step 9

Place the pasties onto the prepared baking sheet and brush the tops with the remaining beaten egg.

Step 10

Using a sharp knife, cut a small slit in the top of each pasty to allow steam to escape.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.

Step 12

Allow the pasties to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1311.6 grams (1311.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2879

Total Fat 146.10g	187%
Saturated Fat 80.20g	401%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 724mg	241%
Sodium 3116mg	135%
Total Carbohydrate 283.00g	103%
Dietary Fiber 18.80g	67%
Total Sugars 13.70g
Protein 124.60g	249%

Vitamin D 41IU	205%
Calcium 231mg	18%
Iron 21mg	119%
Potassium 2176mg	46%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.6%

Protein: 16.9%

Carbs: 38.4%