Description
British meat pies are a comforting classic that combines a flaky, golden crust with a savory filling of seasoned meat and aromatic vegetables. Ideal for cozy dinners or festive gatherings, these delightful pies promise to warm your heart and tantalize your taste buds with every bite. With easy-to-follow steps, you can recreate this beloved dish in your kitchen and impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef or lamb
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup carrots, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup beef stock (low-sodium)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in the garlic, carrots, and ground meat; cook until the meat is browned and fully cooked.
- Pour in the beef stock with thyme and rosemary; simmer until the mixture thickens (around 10 minutes).
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface until thin.
- Grease pie dishes or muffin tins. Cut pastry circles to fit each dish, place one at the bottom, then fill with the meat mixture.
- Brush tops with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (180g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg