IRISH CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE TARTS

Irish Corned Beef and Cabbage Tarts image

Provided by Nana Lee

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pastry recipe or 2 prepared pie crusts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red onion, chopped
1/2 head cabbage, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup cooked cubed corned beef or 1/2 cup ham
1 cup cubed gruyere or 1 cup swiss cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

PREPARATION:.
Prepare pie crust and divide dough into four pieces.
Roll out each between waxed paper into 7" rounds.
*If using prepared crusts, first roll to square shape, then cut each in half.
Fit each into a 4" tart ring, or simply put the crusts on two cookie sheets. Set aside.
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Saute onion in olive oil in a large skillet until soft.
Then add cabbage, vinegar, sugar, and 1/2 cup water.
Cover pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until cabbage is soft and mixture is reduced and thickened, stirring occasionally.
Divide half of the cabbage mixture evenly among the pastry circles.
Assembly:.
If you aren't using the tart rings, just mound the mixture in the center of the circles of pastry.
Divide the corned beef evenly onto the cabbage mixture.
Sprinkle with Gruyere cheese cubes and grated Parmesan cheese, and top with remaining cabbage mixture.
Fold crust edges over the top of the cabbage mixture, pleating to form a ruffled edge.
Bake tarts at 425º F for 20-30 minutes.
Remove tart rings and serve.
NOTE:.
You could use red cabbage to add more color/interest to the tarts.