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Delicious British Meat Pies

Delicious British Meat Pies: A Cozy, Savory Classic

Delicious British Meat Pies are a comforting and savory classic that brings people together.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 pies
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 batch Shortcrust Pastry Feel free to use ready-made pastry for convenience.
For the Filling
  • 1 lb Lean Ground Beef Can substitute with ground lamb or chicken.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped, shallots can offer a milder touch.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, can be omitted for lighter flavor.
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Chicken broth works well as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Fresh thyme brightens the flavor beautifully.
For the Topping
  • 1 large Egg For egg wash, brush with milk for vegan option.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • pie tins
  • Rolling Pin
  • pastry brush

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Roll out the shortcrust pastry to about 1/4 inch thickness and cut circles for the pie tins.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, add onions and garlic, and sauté until translucent, then add ground beef and cook thoroughly.
  4. Stir in beef broth and dried thyme, simmer until thickened.
  5. Assemble pies by placing pastry circles in pie tins, fill with meat mixture, and cover with a second pastry circle, crimping edges to seal.
  6. Whisk the egg and brush the tops of each pie for a shiny finish.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store cooked pies in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat frozen pies in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 25-30 minutes.

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