PASTRY:

3 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
3/4 c. shortening
1/2 c. cold water

Combine flour and salt; cut in shortening and add water. Mix until dough is formed.

FILLING:

1 1/2 lbs. beef round steak, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 small carrots, sliced thin
1 small rutabaga sliced thin (optional)
1/2 c. finely chopped onion
1/2 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
1 tbsp. butter

Mix all filling ingredients together. Divide pastry into 6 equal pieces. Roll each into 8 or 9 inch rounds. On half of each pastry, place 1/6 of the filling. Fold top half over filling and seal edges. Place on cookie sheet. Make a slit in top of each pastie and add 1/2 teaspoon hot water. Bake for 20 minutes in 350 degree oven; then for 60 minutes in 325 degree oven. Remove from oven when done and cool covered with dish towel. Serves 6. (The Cornish miners carried these to work instead of sandwiches).