Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of British Meat Pies, a delightful dish perfect for any occasion, especially at the Bolton Food & Drink Festival. These savory pastries feature flaky crusts enveloping a rich beef filling, making them ideal for gatherings or cozy family dinners. With an easy-to-follow recipe, you can recreate this traditional dish right in your kitchen. Perfectly paired with classic sides like mashed potatoes or peas, these meat pies are sure to be a hit.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shortcrust pastry
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 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 1/4 inch thick and cut circles for the pie tins.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions and garlic until tender. Add ground beef and brown it well. Stir in beef broth and dried thyme; let simmer until thickened.
- Fill each pastry-lined tin with the meat mixture and top with another pastry circle. Seal edges with a fork.
- Brush tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake on a baking sheet for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 60mg