Smoked Brisket Hand Pies
 
Makes 24
Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 2 (14.1-ounce) packages refrigerated piecrust
  • ¾ pound smoked beef brisket, chopped
  • 1 cup finely shredded smoked Cheddar cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375°. Line large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a small skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. On a lightly floured surface, unroll piecrusts. Using a 4½-inch round cutter dipped in flour, cut dough, rerolling scraps as necessary. Brush edges of dough with water. Place about 1 tablespoon brisket onto lower half of one round. Top with about 1 teaspoon onion and 2 teaspoons Cheddar. Fold dough over filling; pinch seams to seal. Place on prepared pan. Repeat with remaining dough, brisket, onion, and Cheddar.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together egg and 2 teaspoons water. Brush egg wash onto dough, and sprinkle with salt. Prick top of dough once with a fork dipped in flour.
  5. Bake until golden brown, 15 to 17 minutes.
Notes
Kitchen Tip: You can purchase smoked beef brisket from your local barbecue restaurant.
Recipe by Southern Lady Magazine at https://southernladymagazine.com/smoked-brisket-hand-pies-recipe/