The Great Rock Roll Pasty Recipe

Experience the legendary taste of the Upper Peninsula with this classic Yooper pasty recipe! A savory hand pie filled with hearty goodness, this recipe is incredibly versatile. Perfect for a comforting weeknight meal or a fun family gathering, feel free to experiment with fillings – from traditional to Mexican-inspired or even Asian fusion! Discover why pasties have become a beloved Michigan staple and start your culinary adventure today! (Pasty drive-thrus exist, so you know it's serious!)

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 80 mins
Calories 1837.9 kcal
Protein 177g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Great Rock Roll Pasty

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How to Make The Great Rock Roll Pasty

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in shortening using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix.
  4. Form the dough into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
  5. While the dough chills, prepare the filling. In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat. Drain off any excess grease.
  6. Add the chopped onion, potatoes, rutabaga, carrots, and turnips (if using) to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  8. On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the dough into a large circle (about 12 inches in diameter).
  9. Spoon half of the filling onto one half of the circle, leaving a 1-inch border.
  10. Fold the other half of the dough over the filling, pressing the edges firmly to seal. Crimp the edges decoratively.
  11. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
  12. Brush the top of each pasty with melted butter.
  13. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until golden brown and the filling is heated through.
  14. Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

51 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

216g

Carbs

27g