Irish Pasties are a tradition in our family every St. Patrick’s Day. The Donovans introduced pasties to us about 20 years ago and we have been making them ever since, even when it’s not St. Patrick’s Day!
The Donovan’s Irish Pasties
Our sister Elise married into the Donovan family years ago and learned some amazing Irish traditions and recipes that she has generously shared with all of us. These Irish Pasties quickly became a traditional recipe that we all love to make on St. Patrick’s Day. Although, I have to admit, these are WAY too good to make only once a year and we end up making them almost every time we cook up a roast.
What are Irish Pasties?
Irish Pasties are a flaky pastry filled with shredded roast beef and potatoes. They are drizzled with or dipped in a savory roast beef gravy. Every bite is hearty and flavorful. I like to prep for these by cooking up a big beef roast the Sunday before St. Patrick’s Day and saving a bunch of the roast and drippings. That way I get two meals out of one roast. You can even throw in some diced potatoes to cook along side the roast to save for the pasties as well. Then you can make up the pasties and the gravy fresh on St. Patrick’s Day and you are all set!
You don’t have to wait until St. Patrick’s Day to serve these Irish Pasties. They are delicious way to use up leftover roast beef all year long. We like to serve these with a big green salad or a side of green peas.
More St. Patrick’s Day Favorites
We have some other fun recipes that are perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. You can make it a week full of yummy Irish recipes instead of just one day. Try a loaf of Irish Soda Bread with our savory Slow Cooker Irish Beef Stew. Or make up one of our delicious Corned Beef Sandwiches with homemade Russian Dressing with a green Mint Julep to drink. Looking for some green treats? You will love our copycat Shamrock Shakes or Mini Grasshopper Cheesecakes. Or, check out a full list of the Top 10 St. Patrick’s Day Food Ideas.
How to Make Irish Pasties
Ingredients
- 1 pound roast beef See recipe notes*
- 3-4 potatoes See recipe notes**
- salt and pepper
- 2 pie crusts purchased or homemade
- beef gravy prepared
BEEF GRAVY
- drippings from beef roast
- 1 to 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon
- 2 tablespoons corn starch mixed with 1/4 cup water
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Mix the roast, potatoes, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Unroll the pie crusts and cut in half.
- Put a good amount of filling in each crust, fold over, and seal.
- Place each pastry on a greased cookie sheet. Make a couple of small slits in the top of each crust.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
- Remove from oven and brush with some melted butter.
- Serve with gravy, or if you are my Dad - ketchup.
For Beef Gravy
- Bring ingredients to a boil to thicken, stirring constantly with a whisk.
