DIABETIC BEEF PASTIES
DIABETIC BEEF PASTIES
–Crust—
3/4 tsp. Salt
1/4 c. plus
2 tsp. vegetable shortening
1 egg
Water
Put flour and salt in mixing bowl. Cut in shortening. Beat egg in a measuring cup. Add water to make 1/2 cup, add to flour and mix until well moistened. Divide dough into 6 balls. On lightly floured board, roll balls into circles between waxed paper. Then set aside.
–FILLING–
3/4 lb. coarsely ground beef (raw)
2 c. diced raw potato
3/4 c. diced raw carrot
3/4 c. diced celery
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
2 tbsp. water
Once all filling ingredients have been well mixed. Spoon on to dough, and wrap around beef. Bake at 350 degrees for about 10 – 15 min or until dough has become golden brown.
Diabetic Facts: Serving sizes for some carbohydrate foods (approximately 15 grams of carbohydrate)cereal (cooked): 1/2 cup
potato, mashed: 1/2 cup
cookies: 2 small (about 2/3 ounce)
potato chips: 3/4 ounce (about 15-20)
corn: 1/2 cup pretzels: 3/4 ounce
crackers (saltines): 6
rice: 1/3 cup
fruit, canned: 1/2 cup
