Description
Hearty and comforting Traditional British Meat Pies filled with a savory mix of ground beef, lamb, and vegetables, all encased in a flaky pastry crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g flour
- 150g cold butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 500g minced beef
- 250g diced lamb
- 200g finely chopped mushrooms
- 1 diced carrot
- Handful of frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme and parsley
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 300ml beef stock
- Worcestershire sauce
- Egg for glazing
Instructions
- Prepare the Pastry: In a mixing bowl, combine 300g of flour with 150g of cold butter. Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles breadcrumbs. Gradually add ice-cold water to form a dough. Wrap in cling film and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Make the Filling: Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat until translucent. Add minced beef and diced lamb, cooking until browned. Stir in chopped mushrooms, carrot, and peas. Season with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Bind the Filling: Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour, then add 300ml of beef stock. Simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Assemble the Pies: Roll out the pastry, cut out circles for the base and lids. Place the base in a greased pie dish and fill with the meat mixture. Cover with more pastry, sealing the edges. Make slits in the top for steam.
- Bake until Golden: Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F). Brush tops with beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve with Love: Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy with mashed potatoes and a salad.
Notes
Ensure the filling cools slightly before assembling to prevent a soggy crust. For added flavor, serve with gravy or chutney.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: British, Meat Pie, Comfort Food, Traditional Recipe
