Authentic Michigan Pasty Recipe

Ingredients

• 3.5 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 pound boneless round or chuck steak, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 0.5 cup cubed rutabaga
• salt and pepper to taste
• 6 tablespoons margarine

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add water, mixing until the dough forms a ball. Wrap the dough in plastic and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
3. Make the Filling: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine the meat, potatoes, onion, carrot, rutabaga, salt, and pepper.
4. Remove the dough from the refrigerator and divide it into six equal pieces. Shape each piece into a ball, then roll each ball into a 6-inch diameter round on a lightly floured surface. Spread about 1 cup of filling over half of each round and dot with 1 tablespoon of margarine. Fold the uncovered pastry over the filling; crimp the edges to seal tightly. Prick the top with a fork and transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until golden brown and the filling is cooked through.

Nutrition

• Calories: 887 kcal
• Fat Content: 55 g
• Fiber Content: 5 g
• Sugar Content: 3 g
• Sodium Content: 762 mg
• Protein Content: 25 g
• Cholesterol Content: 48 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 72 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 14 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g