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Nana Used to Make These by the Dozen — and Freeze Them for Later!
There are some recipes that live in the heart long after they’ve left the plate. The kind that smell like love, sound like laughter in a warm kitchen, and taste like home. For many of us, that recipe is whatever Nana made by the dozen — then tucked away in the freezer for a rainy day, a surprise visit, or “just in case someone’s hungry.”
Whether it was pillowy dinner rolls, savory meat pies, or sweet hand-held fruit turnovers, Nana’s make-ahead freezer meals weren’t just practical — they were legendary.
Today, we’re bringing that tradition back with this classic, make-ahead family favorite: Old-Fashioned Savory Hand Pies — flaky, golden pastries filled with seasoned beef and veggies, just like Nana used to make.
Nana’s Savory Freezer Hand Pies
Ingredients (makes 12–14 pies):
For the filling:
- 1 lb ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup beef broth
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Pinch of dried thyme or Italian seasoning (optional)
For the dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup ice water (add more if needed)
For baking:
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: sesame seeds or herbs for garnish
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