Forfar Bridies
Forfar Bridies are handheld Scottish savory pies filled with a tasty mixture of minced beef, onion, and spices baked inside puff pastry. You'll love each bite of these delicious, traditional bridies!
Servings: 6 bridies
Calories: 852kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef extra lean (96%)
- 1 large onion finely diced
- 2 tablespoons salted butter finely diced
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ pounds puff pastry or shortcrust pastry
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line an 11x17-inch tray with parchment paper.
- Mix together the ground beef, onion, butter, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Cut each sheet of puff pastry in half so you have four rectangles of pastry. Trim off the corners to make each rectangle into an oval.
- Divide the filling among the four ovals, then brush the rim with beaten egg and fold over the pastry. Seal with a fork, then brush the bridies with beaten egg and cut a couple vent holes in the top.
- Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes, or until they have an internal temperature of at least 160°F and they're golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes before eating.
- Serve with generous amounts of HP sauce, chips (coarse-cut French fries), and Heinz beans for an authentic meal.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef (around 96% lean) for less grease.
- For a more authentic result, use shortcrust pastry instead of puff pastry.
- Seal the pies well, or you'll have leakage as they bake.
- Bake on parchment paper for easy clean up.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pie | Calories: 852kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 62g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 953mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 4mg
