Description
This savory and comforting meat pie recipe features a flavorful filling of ground beef, vegetables, and herbs, all encased in buttery puff pastry. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a special gathering.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
For the Pastry:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sauté onions and garlic: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until softened. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Cook the beef: Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Stir in carrot, peas, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Thicken the filling: Sprinkle in flour, stir well, and let the mixture simmer until thickened.
- Prepare the pastry: Roll out puff pastry and line a pie dish. Fill with the meat mixture and cover with more pastry. Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and puffed. Let it rest before serving.
Notes
- You can use ground lamb or turkey instead of beef.
- Adding potatoes can make the pie more substantial.
- For convenience, store-bought pie crusts can be substituted for puff pastry.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
