*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                             Michigan Pasties

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beef                             Main dish

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        NEVER-FAIL PIE CRUST

   6      C             All-purpose flour
   1 1/2  Ts            Baking powder
   1 1/2  Ts            Salt
   1 1/2  Ts            Sugar
   2 3/4  C             Solid vegetable shortening
   2                    Egg
   1 1/2  Ts            Cider vinegar
     3/4  C             Cold water

                        FILLING

   1      Lb            Boneless beef sirloin *
   1      Lb            Boneless pork butt **
     1/3  C             Ground suet
   2      Medium        carrots -- finely minced
   2                    Potatoes -- cut 1/4 inch cubes
   1      Medium        onion -- finely chopped
   1      T             Salt
   1      T             Dried thyme
     1/4  T             Black pepper -- fresh ground
     1/4  T             Hot red pepper sauce

                        ADD LATER

     1/2  C             Hot water
     1/2  C             Margarine -- melted
                        Chili sauce -- optional

  * The Beef should be cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
 ** The pork should be coursely ground.

  NEVER-FAIL PIE CRUST

  In a large mixer bowl, combine
  the flour, baking powder, salt and sugar. Add the shortening and beat
  until the mixture is crumbly, about 2 minutes. In a small bowl, beat
  the egg well and add the vinegar and water. Pour over the
  flour-shortening mixture and beat until well combined, about one
  minute. Form the dough into 6 balls, wrap in waxed paper and
  refrigerate overnight.

  FILLING

  Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a large
  bowl, combine the meats, vegetables and seasonings. With a knife,
  divide the mixture into six wedges, like a pie.

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