These easy Steak and Cheese Hand Pies are a quick grab and go dinner idea. There are only a few simple ingredients and they come together in under 20 minutes.
This post is sponsored by the New York Beef Council. As always, all opinions are my own.
Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner on the go or an easy snack, these Steak and Cheese Hand Pies are perfect! I often make them for my son to snack on between school and after-school practices and activities.
They also make a great portable dinner – for those extremely busy days when you just can’t stop to eat dinner. These homemade hot pockets stuffed with beef and three cheeses are always a hit. Just bake, wrap and go! These are so easy to enjoy on the go.
Sometimes they’re called hand pies, hot pockets or turnovers. Whatever you call them, they’re delicious!
What are Steak and Cheese Hand Pies
The Steak and Cheese Hand Pies are a lot like homemade hot pockets. There’s a soft, tender dough that’s filled with shaved beef, three cheeses and a flavorful creamy spread.
These savory hand pies are baked to golden brown and can be served warm or room temperature.
How to Make Steak and Cheese Hand Pies – Step by Step
- Prepare dough: Unroll crescent dough and flatten into a rectangle. Cut into 6 equal squares. (Photo 1 below)
- Spread cream : Spread cream cheese spread onto each square. (Photo 1 below)
- Add beef and cheese: Place slices of beef on top of cream cheese and top with slices of cheese. (Photo 1 below)
- Fold hand pies: Fold hand pies into a triangle and crimp edges with a fork. (Photo 2 below)
- Brush with egg wash: Brush folded hand pies with egg wash. (Photo 3 below)
- Top with oregano: Sprinkle dried oregano on top of each hand pie and bake as directed. (Photo 4 below)
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What is the best type of beef for this hand pie recipe?
The best type of beef to use in this Philly steak and cheese turnover recipe is sliced deli roast beef. I found that using deli beef, is quick and easy because it’s already seasoned and cooked. It only needs to be reheated as the hand pies bake.
Plus, because it’s sliced so thinly, it’s easy to eat on the go and stays moist. The result is flavorful, tender beef.
Beef is one of my favorite proteins because it’s delicious and nutritious. As a busy family, we need foods that will keep us going. Beef provides energy, protein, vitamins and minerals that we all need as part of a healthy diet.
Including one 3 oz. cooked serving of beef will deliver on that goal with B-vitamins, iron and zinc. One serving of ground beef also has approximately half of the recommended daily serving of protein.
You can learn more about the nutritional benefits of beef here.
Can you make steak and cheese hand pies ahead of time
Yes! These steak and cheese hand pies are the perfect make ahead recipe. You can assemble in advance, lay them on a rimmed baking sheet and freeze them. Once frozen, transfer them to a storage bag for long term storage in the freezer.
When you’re ready to eat them, simply thaw and bake.
Hot Pocket Cook Time
If you’re wondering how long to cook a hot pocket, you don’t have to worry. These Philly steak and cheese homemade hot pockets cook very quickly. They only need 14 minutes in the oven.
If you’re reheating the hot pockets, you can easily just pop them in the microwave uncovered for 30-45 seconds.
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Expert Tips for Making the Best Hand Pies
- Try different dough: Try using pizza dough or pie crust in place of crescents. You may need to adjust the baking times.
- This recipe can be doubled: This is a great make ahead/freezer. Make a double or triple batch and freeze the extras before baking for a quick dinner or snack.
- Add veggies: Feel free to add any veggies that your family enjoys.
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Ingredients
- 1 8 ounce can crescent rolls
- 9 teaspoons onion and chive cream cheese spread
- 12 slices deli roast beef
- 3 slices provolone cheese
- 3 slices cheddar cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Unroll crescent roll dough and press seams together to form a rectangle.
- Cut the dough into 6 squares.
- Spread 1 1/2 teaspoons of onion and chive cream cheese spread on each dough square. Leave a 1/4" border around the edges.
- Place 2 slices of deli roast beef on top of cream cheese spread.
- Top each square with 1/2 slice of provolone and 1/2 slice of cheddar.
- Fold each square into a triangle and crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
- Transfer hand pies to a parchment lined baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, combine egg and water; brush egg wash on top of each hand pie.
- Sprinkle dried oregano on top of each hand pie.
- Bake for 14 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
Christina's Notes
- Try different dough: Try using pizza dough or pie crust in place of crescents. You may need to adjust the baking times.
- This recipe can be doubled: This is a great make ahead/freezer. Make a double or triple batch and freeze the extras before baking for a quick dinner or snack.
- Add veggies: Feel free to add any veggies that your family enjoys.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.
These had pies were heavenly! Thank you for an amazing recipe!
I’m so glad you enjoyed them! 🙂
These steak and cheese pies are delicious! So easy to make and the family loves them. Adding into my weekly rotation of go-to meals.
Oh yum! I love hand pies and this sounds amazing. Perfect for dinner or snacks on the go.
OMG, these STEAK AND CHEESE HAND PIES were beyond delicious! My kids devour them in seconds! Cant wait to make them again!
My husband will love these. I will have to make them for him!
Love the flavors. Can’t wait to make more at our football party!