Description
British meat pies are a warm, comforting dish that brings families together. With flaky pastry enveloping a savory filling of tender ground beef, carrots, and aromatic herbs, each bite is a delightful experience. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is simple enough for weeknight dinners yet impressive enough for gatherings. The enticing aroma from the oven is sure to draw everyone into the kitchen, creating cherished memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (store-bought)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 1 cup carrots (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until softened.
- Add ground beef and diced carrots; cook until browned.
- Stir in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper; simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into desired shapes.
- Place filling on half of the pastry shapes; brush edges with egg wash and seal with remaining pastries.
- Bake on a parchment-lined 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
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg