Steak Bakes (like Savory hand pies!). Delicious mini puff pastry pies using leftover fillings from your pot roasts, casseroles, and roast dinners! Really easy to make and great for lunches or as part of a dinner
Steak Bakes! Oh boy! These are so good. I LOVE making Steak Bakes!
It's a really simple meal or snack, using ready-made frozen puff pastry and leftover Beef Casserole. That's all there is to it!
If you want to make it from scratch, you can use our flaky pie pastry recipe. It's delicious!
When these little pies come out of the oven, they're piping hot, all puffed up and deliciously warming and very filling.
Considering I only use a small amount of filling in each one, it certainly works out to be a very satisfying, filling, and budget-friendly meal. For the filling, you can use any leftover casserole/crock pot, so long as it has cooled down. The filling must be cold when you put it on the pastry, and not watery.
Let me show you what I did to make these delicious steak bakes, and I'll also give you a recipe for my beef casserole which you can make in the crockpot, have for dinner and hold back a small bowlful as leftovers to make these up the next day! Two meals in one!
You can also use leftover chili, baked beans, chicken casserole etc. Use what you have, but be sure there is not so much liquid it will be sloppy. The filling must be chilled!
These steak bakes would be great to take along for a picnic, you can eat them hot of cold. For me I prefer them piping hot from the oven.
Make them any size or shape you like, and serve as party food, say for a buffet at Thanksgiving or Christmas time, or a baby shower, wedding etc.
You can make a variety, of meat or vegetable, if you have some vegetable casserole left over, then use that!
So let's get straight to the recipe and see how we make these lovely steak bakes. Please enjoy!
Ingredients
Frozen ready rolled Puff Pastry, cut into squares, 5 x 5 inches. Allow 2 squares per steak bake.
For the filling:
Allow 2 Heaped Tablespoons of leftover chilled beef casserole, included the vegetables and gravy in it per parcel.
1 Beaten Egg
Instructions
Set your oven to 220 C , Gas 7, 425 F
1. First of all, take your leftover beef casserole which should have been chilled. (when it's chilled it is firmer and any gravy is also set in the casserole).
Measure 2 heaped tablespoons of casserole per pastry and place this in a bowl.
Use a fork or knife and chop a little so it is bite-size pieces.
Give it a little stir to make sure all the casserole ingredients are distributed.
2. Grease a baking sheet, and place one pastry square per steak bake on the sheet.
Then place 2 tablespoons of casserole mix in the center of each pastry, then, using a fork or knife, spread the filling so it reaches up to ¼ inch from the edges of the pastry.
4. Brush all around the edges with beaten egg, then place the other pastry square on top.
5. Use a fork and seal down all around the edges well, and use a pair of scissors and cut an 'X' in the center of each pie.
The photo below shows the cross, (it was taken from a fruit pie recipe, hence you see sugar sprinkled on the top!, but I wanted to show you the cross).
Brush the pies with the beaten egg.
6. Place in the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, until golden.
To see if they are done, use a spatula and lift one up, check the bottom (underneath) of the pies and you will see if the pastry is crispy.
7. Serve as a dinner or snack, beware as the filling will be VERY VERY hot, so don't burn your tongue!
Here's the recipe for the Tender Beef Casserole which I used for the filling. It's delicious!
Here are a few more delicious snack recipes for you to enjoy!
Easy Snacks For Parties
Here's a selection of easy snacks you can make for parties, celebrations, gamedays, potlucks and gatherings
Creamy Garlic Mushrooms. This is a very quick, easy and delicious recipe, perfect as a side, serve on toast for brunch, or add to some lovely pasta!
Easy Homemade Meatballs.
A quick and easy recipe for how to make homemade meatballs from scratch using simple ingredients. Baked in the oven, fuss-free recipe giving you soft and juicy meatballs every time.
Mac N Cheese Stuffed Mushrooms is so delicious! Easy to make and great for parties or as an appetizer. Baked mushrooms stuffed with a creamy macaroni and cheese filling with bacon too!
Mac N Cheese Party Bites are a great little snack, perfect for parties and snacks. No frying either! Macaroni, cheese, bacon and crabmeat in delicious panko breadcrumbs. YUMMY!
Quick and easy juicy grilled chicken breast, seasoned with herbs, in a toasted brioche bun, layered with crisp lettuce. Perfect for lunch or dinner
Breaded Chicken Skewers. These are a wonderful little appetizer or party food. Quick and easy to make and juicy to the bite too! Serve warm with your favorite dips. These always go fast at parties so be sure you make plenty!
Deluxe Chicken and Bacon Salad Wraps. These little wraps are great for parties, lunches, suppers, or any time! It's a great way to use up left over chicken (or turkey), and the recipe is nice and easy, with no fuss. Delicious!
Cheesy Sausage and Jalapeno Scones or Biscuits are so light and fluffy! Perfect for breakfast, brunch, dinner, picnics and parties. Freezer friendly too!
Grilled Chicken sandwiches filled with melting cheese, using leftover cooked chicken. Serve warm for lunch or supper.
Homemade Mini Meat Pies have a delicious flaky pie crust, are simple and quick to make and great for lunch boxes, parties, picnics and snacks. freezer friendly too!
Festive Jack Daniel's Stuffing Balls, a perfect snack, appetizer or side to your Thanksgiving or Christmas menu. Juicy pork, flavored with Jack Daniel's, cranberry and chestnuts to give you a lovely Festive feeling.
Nanny's Easy Jalapeno Pepper Jelly Great recipe and delicious served on crackers with cream cheese!
Steak Bakes (like Savory hand pies!). Delicious mini puff pastry pies using leftover fillings from your pot roasts, casseroles and roast dinners! Really easy to make and great for lunches or as part of a dinner
Easy Pretzel Bites Great party food!
Quick and Easy Garlic Bread. This is a really fuss free recipe, and great for one person or indeed a party. You can make ahead and freeze. Great for parties, serve with a nice chili or soup, pasta, on it's own.. the list is endless!
Bacon Wrapped Dates. These make for wonderful party food or part of a Tapas meal and incredibly easy to make. the sweet and salty flavor combination is so delicious!
Oh So Good Jack Daniel's Chicken Wings are fabulous! They're easy to prepare, suitable for grilling or oven and taste out of this world with a great marinade. Always a hit at parties!
Crispy Beer Battered Shrimp. Oh boy.. these are delicious! Light and crispy batter, don't forget the dip and be sure to make plenty cos once you start eating these you won't be able to stop!
Sausage and Red Onion Chutney Rolls are so delicious! Easy to make, freezer friendly and great for snacks, lunchboxes and parties!
Delicious Shrimp or Salmon Vol Au Vents, Mini Puff Pastry Cups are very easy to make and perfect for parties as canapes, appetizers, and snacks. Perfect to make ahead too!
Sesame Shrimp or Prawn Toasts. These are a very popular little Asian appetizer, great for parties, or to have as a side with a nice soup. Easy recipe and budget friendly too!
Nanny Chan's Mild Curry Puffs with a delicous mild spiced filling of ground meat wrapped in a flaky pastry. Great as a snack, appetizer or party food!
Homemade Fried Chicken Tenders. A great easy recipe and perfect for a party too!
Best Ever Pico De Gallo, Salsa Fresca, a delicious Mexican salsa, quick and easy to make with refreshing flavors of lime, jalapenos, tomatoes, and cilantro. Absolutely delicious!
Spanish Meatballs in Garlic Tomato Sauce, Albondigas is a lovely easy dish typically served as Tapas in bars. Great for party food, main meals and appetizers!
Mojo Picante, Spanish Red Pepper Sauce.This is a lovely tasting sauce popular in the Canary Islands. Serve with Tapas, goes great with seafood, chicken, and pork.
Champinones Al Ajillo, Spanish Garlic Mushrooms is a wonderful Tapas dish, often served as party food. It's really easy and quick to make too!
Cheesy Bacon and Tomato Mini Pizzas, very quick and easy to make and also flexible with your favorite toppings. Serve as party food, appetizers or a light brunch, lunch boxes.. the sky's the limit! Great for making ahead and freezing.
Easy Melba Toast is great for appetizers, parties and makes a perfect homemade cracker, perfect for cheese, spreads, dips and cold cuts.
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Steak Bakes
Steak Bakes (like Savory hand pies!). Delicious mini puff pastry pies using leftover fillings from your pot roasts, casseroles and roast dinners! Really easy to make and great for lunches or as part of a dinner
Ingredients
- inches Frozen ready rolled Puff Pastry, cut into squares, 5 x 5 . Allow 2 squares per steak bake.
For the filling:
- Tablespoons Allow 2 Heaped of left over chilled beef casserole, included the vegetables and gravy in it per parcel.
- 1 Beaten Egg
Instructions
- Set your oven to 220 C , Gas 7, 425 F
- First of all, take your left over beef casserole which should have been chilled. (when it's chilled it is firmer and any gravy is also set in the casserole). Measure 2 heaped tablespoons of casserole per pastry and place this in a bowl. Use a fork or knife and chop a little so it is bite size pieces. Give it a little stir to make sure all the casserole ingredients are distributed.
- Grease a baking sheet, and place one pastry square per steak bake on the sheet. Then place 2 tablespoons of casserole mix in the centre of each pastry, then, using a fork or knife, spread the filling so it reaches up to ¼ inch from the edges of the pastry.
- Brush all around the edges with beaten egg, then place the other pastry square on top.
- Use a fork and seal down all around the edges well, and use a pair of scissors and cut an 'X' in the centre of each pie. Brush the pies with the beaten egg.
- Place in the oven and bake for approximately 20 minutes, until golden. To see if they are done, use a spatula and lift one up, check the bottom (underneath) of the pies and you will see if the pastry is crispy.
- Serve as a dinner or snack, beware as the filling will be VERY VERY hot, so don't burn your tongue!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 392Total Fat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 167mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 32g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate
Stacey True
Can you make a freeze to cook later? If so, how long do you cook them if they are frozen?
Lovefoodies
Hi Stacey, if you haven't already had the filling frozen from before, then yes, it will be fine to make these and freeze them BEFORE baking. I would suggest when you take them from the freezer, allow to defrost at room temperature if you don't live somewhere too hot, or defrost in the fridge, and then bake. If you bake them from frozen, there is a danger the pastry will get too over baked and burn, and the filling may not have heated through thoroughly. Hope that helps!