@Debbie, yes- meat can be an issue in the backcountry, which is why we usually stick to a vegetarian diet out there. I’d play it safe and eat these on day 1, spending the least amount of time in the danger zone as possible. You could also try making these with veggie beef if you want to push the time a bit more. We’ve done this and the turnovers come out equally delicious.

@Brenda, sorry for the confusion. The meat filling goes in the center of each square. These become small hand-sized pies. The recipe makes enough for 8 turnovers, which is why it calls for 2 sheets of puff pastry. You only need 1/4 of one sheet to make one turnover. One serving is 2-3 of them, and most store-bought puff pastry comes in a package of 2, so I wanted you to be able to use it all up. Have a great trip!