Description
A traditional Scottish pastry filled with minced beef, onions, and seasonings, encased in flaky pastry, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
- Filling:
- 1 lb lean beef (organic, minced or chopped, cut into ½” pieces)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 oz butter or shredded suet
- ½ tsp dry mustard powder
- 1 ½ tsp sea salt
- ¾ tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 Tbsp beef stock (or water with Oxo beef cube)
- Pastry:
- 1 lb flaky pastry (or puff pastry, see NOTES for shortcrust recipe)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 450˚F (230˚C).
- Prepare Filling: In a large bowl, combine the minced beef, onion, butter (or suet), dry mustard powder, sea salt, black pepper, and beef stock. Mix thoroughly with your hands or a spoon until fully incorporated.
- Prepare Pastry: Divide the pastry and meat mixture into 6 equal portions. Roll or cut the pastry (if using puff pastry) into ovals or circles about 6 inches in diameter and ¼ inch thick.
- Assemble Bridies: Place a portion of the meat mixture in the center of each pastry piece. Wet the edges of the pastry with water, then fold over to seal. Crimp the edges with a fork to secure the filling inside.
- Bake: Place the bridies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Cut a small slit or two in the top of each bridie. Brush the tops with a light egg white wash (slightly beat an egg white with ½ tsp of water).
- Cooking: Bake at 450˚F (230˚C) for 10 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350˚F (180˚C) and bake for an additional 35-40 minutes, or until golden brown. If they begin to brown too much, cover with aluminum foil.
- Cool & Serve: Remove from the oven and transfer to a metal cooling rack if not eating immediately. Serve hot with HP Sauce on the side. For a full meal, pair with mashed potatoes and a green vegetable, like peas or Heinz beans.
Notes
- Pastry Option: For a homemade shortcrust pastry, you can use your preferred recipe.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve the bridies with mashed potatoes and peas for a hearty meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bridie
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
