Serves: 5
Total Calories: 915

1 cup shortening
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
about 2/3 cup cold water
1 - 1 1/2 pound beef round steak, cubed
2 cups diced potatoes
2 cups diced carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
salt and pepper to taste
6 tablespoons water
6 teaspoons butter

Cut shortening into dry ingredients. Add water. Mix. Divide dough into 6 (8-inch) circles (roll). Combine round steak with diced potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion; season to taste. Divide meat and vegetable mixture over the 6 circles. Brush edges of pastry circles with water. Fold into semicircles and seal edges. Cut 1/2-inch slits on top. Place on cookie sheet. Pour about 1 tablespoon of water into each pastie through slit. Also add about 1 teaspoon butter. Bake about 1 hour; bake at 450° for first 10 minutes, reduce heat to 350° to finish. Serve with gravy or ketchup.

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 5
Total Calories: 915
Calories from Fat: 509

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