Crispy Beef & Cheese Hand Pies

Recipe Cooking Instructions:

Ingredients:

• For the beef filling:

  • 200g beef (cut into strips)
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tsp corn starch
  • 1 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp chicken powder
  • 1 cup bell peppers (red, green, and yellow; thinly sliced)

• For the dough:

  • 300g all-purpose flour
  • 3g instant yeast
  • 150ml water
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp black sesame seeds

• Other:

  • 100g shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Beef Filling:

   • In a bowl, mix the beef strips with egg white, soy sauce, oyster sauce, corn starch, and oil. Let it marinate for 20 minutes.
   • Heat a pan with oil, add the marinated beef, and fry until it changes color. Season with black pepper, salt, and chicken powder.
   • Add the bell peppers and cook until soft. Set aside to cool.

2. Prepare the Dough:

   • In a mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, and water. Stir until the mixture becomes a flocculent texture. Add cooking oil and knead into a smooth dough.
   • Cover and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.

3. Shape the Hand Pies:

   • Once the dough has risen, deflate it and divide it into six equal portions. Roll each portion into a round sheet, keeping the edges thinner than the center.
   • Place a generous spoonful of the beef filling and a sprinkle of shredded cheese in the center of each dough sheet. Fold the dough over the filling like a quilt, pinching the edges to seal.

4. Bake the Pies:

   • Arrange the pies seam-side down on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Brush the tops with egg wash and sprinkle black sesame seeds for a finishing touch.
   • Let the pies rise for another 10 minutes.
   • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

5. Serve and Enjoy:

   • Allow the pies to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm for the ultimate cheesy, savory bite!
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