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Minced Beef Pie

British · Dinner · Medium

Minced Beef Pie

Total
1 hr 35 min
Prep
35 min
Serves
4
Calories
665
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Beef, onion and mushrooms simmer into a thick gravy beneath a golden pastry lid. Worcestershire sauce gives the filling a savory edge.

A reduced filling keeps Minced Beef Pie from soaking the pastry before it bakes. Small mushroom pieces add body to the gravy, and cooling the meat briefly helps the crust stay firm during assembly.

Use a shallow pie dish so the filling heats evenly under the lid. Cut several vents in the pastry and wait for gravy to bubble through them before taking the pie out.

SavoryRichBakingComfort FoodNut-freeHigh-protein

Method

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef for , breaking it up, until browned and 160°F. Add onion and mushrooms and cook over medium heat for .

  2. Stir in tomato paste and flour for . Add beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, salt and black pepper. Simmer for until thick, then transfer to a shallow 1 1/2-quart pie dish and cool for .

  3. Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll pastry between parchment sheets to fit the dish. Lay over the filling, press onto the rim and trim. Cut three vents and brush with beaten egg yolk.

  4. Bake for until the lid is golden and gravy bubbles through the vents. Rest for before spooning into portions.

Forkue tips

  • If using cold leftover filling, allow extra baking time and cover the crust loosely if it browns before the center heats.

Storing and reheating

Keep the minced beef pie refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat covered at 350°F until hot in the center, then uncover to crisp the lid. Freeze the filling separately for up to 3 months.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

665Calories
31gProtein
40gCarbs
42gFat

Minced Beef Pie: FAQ

Can I use puff pastry?

Yes, it makes a lighter topping. Keep it cold and avoid compressing the cut edges so the layers can rise.

Why is the gravy runny?

The filling needs to reduce before the pastry goes on. Simmer uncovered until it coats the meat rather than pooling around it.

How do I store and reheat Minced Beef Pie?

Keep the minced beef pie refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat covered at 350°F until hot in the center, then uncover to crisp the lid. Freeze the filling separately for up to 3 months.

How long does Minced Beef Pie take?

About 1 hr 35 min in total: 35 min prep and 1 hr cooking.

What do I need to make Minced Beef Pie?

The key ingredients are ground beef, onion, tomato paste, all-purpose flour, mushrooms and beef stock, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Minced Beef Pie?

If using cold leftover filling, allow extra baking time and cover the crust loosely if it browns before the center heats.

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