A traditional Cornish pasty is miners' food - a hand pie filled with beef, potatoes and onions, with a crust that could be used as a handle. (Most are similar in shape to an empanada.) Even the modern ...

Pasty [PASS-tee] - Originated in Cornwall, England. A savory turnover consisting of a pastry crust surrounding a filling, usually made up of beef and potato. Other vegetables and meats are sometimes ...