A Crispness to the Air

It’s beginning to feel a lot like fall! A set of cool, wet, fall like days have set into Boulder. Today we even had misty Flatirons and rain!

This kind of weather means that warm, cosy food is definitely in order. I’ve been having several cups of tea at work… a must when you work at the bottom of the school with no windows. By the time I got home, there was not a question in my mind about the kind of meal that was in order. Chris had mentioned Cornish Pasties the other day, and we both felt it was the perfect night for them!

Pastie Filling:

• 1/2 pound ground beef (we use grass fed)
• 2 medium white potatoes
• 1/2 medium onion
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup peas
• 1/2 cup beef gravy

For the Crust:

• We used a pre-made crust, but you could definitely make your own!

Instructions:

1. Peel, and chop the white potatoes. Cook them until they just begin to soften.
2. Sautee the chopped onion until soft. Add in the ground beef and cook until done.
3. Combine the potatoes, carrots and peas with the beef mixture.
4. Preheat the oven to 450*
5. Cut one of the pie crusts into two pieces. Roll them out into 8 inch diameter circles.
6. Scoop about 1/2 cup of the beef mixture onto the lower half of the pie crusts.
7. Fold the pie crusts in half, making a pocket. Make sure that the edges are pinched closed.
8. Brush the crust with an egg wash.
9. Bake the pasties for 12 minutes, or until golden brown.
10. Let the pastie cool a bit before eating, and enjoy!

They were an absolutely delicious, hearty fall meal. Perfect to enjoy beside a fire!

The trolls thought that it was a good place to cosy up as well. They are so happy that it’s finally fall!