Corned Beef Patties (Oven-Baked)

Corned Beef Patties

Vintage oven-baked corned beef patties made with tomatoes and herbs, baked in flaky pastry cups and served with a simple tomato sauce. A nostalgic, comforting recipe from community cookbooks.

🥧 Savory Corned Beef & Pastry Patties

A comforting, old-school meat pastry. Tender canned corned beef and tomatoes simmered low and slow, tucked inside individual pie crusts, and served with a rich tomato pan sauce.

⏱️ Bake Time: 20–25 mins 🍽️ Yield: 4 to 6 Servings 🍳 Equipment: Muffin Cup/Tin

Ingredients

The Savory Meat Filling:

  • 1 can corned beef (not hash)
  • 1 can tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • Garlic salt (to taste)

The Crust & Sauce:

  • Pastry for a double-crust pie (or biscuit dough like Bisquick)
  • 1 can tomato sauce

Preparation Instructions

🌡️ Oven Temp: 400°F

  1. Simmer the Filling: Chop the corned beef and tomatoes cleanly. In a saucepan, mix them with the chopped onion, bay leaf, oregano, salt, pepper, and garlic salt. Simmer uncovered over low heat for at least 2 hours until beautifully thickened and rich.
  2. Prep the Pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Roll out your pastry crust thin and cut it into square sections large enough to comfortably line your muffin cups with enough extra overhang to fold over the top.
  3. Assemble the Cups: Line the muffin tins with the pastry squares. Using a slotted spoon to drain excess juices, drop the savory meat filling into each pastry cup.
  4. Fold and Bake: Fold the outer corners of the pastry squares cleanly inward to meet over the top, covering the filling. Transfer to the oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the pastry crusts turn golden brown.
  5. Make Sauce & Serve: While the patties are baking, pour the can of tomato sauce into the remaining meat mixture left over in your pan and simmer gently. Serve the hot patties straight out of the tin with the warm meat sauce poured generously over top or alongside.

FAQ

What kind of corned beef should I use?

Use canned corned beef (not corned beef hash).

Can I shorten the simmer time?

The long simmer develops deep flavor and thickens the mixture. If short on time, simmer at least 30–45 minutes if possible.

What dough works best for the pastry cups?

Any double-crust pie pastry works well. Biscuit-style dough (such as Bisquick) also gives a nice bread-like crust.

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes. Bake earlier in the day and reheat for about 10 minutes before serving.

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