Description
British Meat Pies are the ultimate comfort food, featuring a flaky pastry crust filled with savory ground beef and colorful vegetables. These delightful pies are perfect for any occasion, whether enjoyed at the Bolton Food & Drink Festival or made in your own kitchen. With each bite, you’ll experience rich flavors and a satisfying crunch that will warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet shortcrust pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup beef stock
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400?F (200?C).
- Roll out the shortcrust pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thick and cut circles to line your pie tins.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and saut? the onions until translucent. Add the diced carrots and cook until tender.
- Add the ground beef, breaking it up with a spatula until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme; simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Fill each pastry-lined tin with the meat mixture, cover with another pastry circle, and crimp edges to seal.
- Brush tops with beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg