Flaky hand-held pastry pockets filled with seasoned ground beef, tender potatoes, rutabaga, and onion, served hot with rich beef gravy. A hearty, portable Minnesota classic.
Do not overwork dough; handle gently and chill 30 minutes if dough becomes warm. Dice rutabaga and potatoes small (¼ inch) so they cook through in 25 minutes.
Keep all pastry ingredients cold—chill bowl and butter before mixing for maximum flakiness. Seal pastry edges firmly with fork tines to prevent filling from leaking during bake.
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