Microwave or regular oven. 0 grams trans fat. See nutrition facts for saturated fat info. US inspected and passed by Department of Agriculture. Cook & serve. A beef pasty (pronounced pass-tee) is a complete meal of beef, potatoes, onions, rutabaga and seasoning wrapped in a golden, flaky crust. It can be eaten as a finger food, snack, or entree. Serving Suggestion: Delicious when served plain. Also great with beef gravy, ketchup or sour cream. Pasties originated in Cornwall, England. Cornish miners brought the pasty tradition with them when they migrated to the iron and copper mining country of Michigan's Great Upper Peninsula. The pasty was a treaty meal for the miners, and stayed warm for several hours when wrapped in a towel. Made in Michigan.