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Bacon, Beef & Spinach Hand Pies

Prep 20 min Cook 30 min Difficulty 3/5

Savory bacon, beef and spinach hand pies — easy prep, 50 minutes total. Clear steps for flaky hand pies with cheese filling.

Why this recipe works

These bacon, beef and spinach hand pies are handheld savory pastries with a cheesy filling — great for lunches, picnics or casual dinners. The recipe suits home cooks comfortable with basic pastry and stovetop cooking.

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Key takeaways

Make pastry cold and rest it for flakiness.
Drain filling thoroughly to prevent soggy pastry.
Can be frozen either baked or unbaked for convenience.

Recipe guide

These bacon, beef and spinach hand pies are handheld savory pastries with a cheesy filling — great for lunches, picnics or casual dinners. The recipe suits home cooks comfortable with basic pastry and stovetop cooking.

Make flaky, handheld meat pies in about 50 minutes.

  • Make pastry cold and rest it for flakiness.
  • Drain filling thoroughly to prevent soggy pastry.
  • Can be frozen either baked or unbaked for convenience.

Ingredients

300 g plain flour, pinch salt; 250 g beef mince; 6 slices streaky bacon; 200 g spinach (washed); 150 g cheese block (grated); 100 g cold butter (cubed) or 80 ml oil; 60–80 ml cold water; 1 egg (beaten) for egg wash; oil for cooking; salt and pepper.

Method

1) Make pastry: rub cold butter into flour with a pinch salt until crumbly, add cold water a little at a time until dough forms. Chill 15 minutes. 2) Cook filling: fry bacon until crisp, chop; drain excess fat leaving ~1 tbsp, brown beef mince with salt and pepper; add spinach and cook until wilted and liquid evaporates; stir in chopped bacon and grated cheese; cool. 3) Assemble: roll dough to ~3–4 mm, cut into 10–12 circles (10–12 cm). Spoon 1–2 tbsp filling onto each, fold and press edges with a fork. Brush with egg. 4) Bake: preheat oven to 200°C/400°F. Bake 18–22 minutes until golden. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Timing & Tips

Total time ~50 minutes (20 min prep, 30 min cook). Keep ingredients cold for flaky pastry, drain filling well to avoid soggy pies, and don't overfill. Variations: use ready-made pastry, add onion or garlic to the filling, or swap cheddar for another firm cheese.

Ingredients

  • 300 g plain flour
  • 250 g beef mince
  • 6 slices streaky bacon
  • 200 g spinach
  • 150 g cheese block

Instructions

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FAQs

Can I use frozen spinach? Yes — thaw and squeeze out all excess water before adding to the filling.
How do I store leftovers? Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3 days; reheat in a 180°C oven for 10–12 minutes.
Can these be made ahead and frozen? Yes — assemble unbaked pies on a tray, freeze until firm, then transfer to a bag. Bake from frozen, adding a few minutes to the bake time.