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Traditional Meat Pie Recipe

Cozy Traditional Meat Pie Recipe for Ultimate Comfort Food

This Traditional Meat Pie Recipe brings nostalgia and comfort with rich ground beef and herbs wrapped in flaky pastry.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Can substitute with lamb, turkey, or plant-based meat.
  • 1 medium Onion Shallots or leeks can also be used.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Garlic powder may be used in a pinch.
  • 2 medium Carrots Consider adding peas or corn for extra sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons Flour Use gluten-free flour for a suitable alternative.
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Vegetable broth works in vegetarian versions.
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Soy sauce can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Oregano or rosemary can serve as alternatives.
For the Crust
  • 1 package Pie Crust (Top and Bottom) Puff pastry can be used for added flakiness.
  • 1 large Egg Milk can be used for a vegan alternative.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Pie plate
  • baking sheet
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Prepare the pie crust in a greased pie plate.
  2. Cook ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Add onion, garlic, and carrots; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Sprinkle in flour and stir for 1 minute. Gradually add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce; mix until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
  4. Pour cooled filling into crust, cover with second crust, crimp edges, and cut slits in the top.
  5. Bake on a baking sheet for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Cover edges with foil if they darken too quickly.
  6. Let the pie cool for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Chill the crust before rolling for crispiness. Let filling cool before adding to prevent sogginess. Use the egg wash for a golden top crust. Watch baking time to prevent burning. Add tomato paste or hot sauce for flavor enhancement.

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