Description
British meat pies are the epitome of comfort food, offering a flaky, golden crust filled with savory meat and rich gravy. This delightful dish evokes warm memories of family gatherings and cozy nights. Perfect for any occasion, these homemade pies are not only delicious but also easy to customize according to your taste preferences. Experience the joy of creating your own British meat pie and impress your guests with this hearty classic!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shortcrust pastry (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef stock
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until translucent.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in beef stock, thyme, and parsley; simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and roll out half the pastry dough on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thick.
- Cut circles from the pastry for muffin tins or pie dishes; fill each with the meat mixture and cover with another pastry circle.
- Brush the tops with an egg wash and bake 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 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg