Description
Traditional Meat Pie Recipe That Brings a Cozy British Charm is an irresistible dish that perfectly combines the heartiness of ground beef with a flaky crust, making it an ideal choice for family dinners and gatherings. This recipe captures the essence of British comfort food, enveloping rich flavors and delightful aromas that evoke warmth and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (450g) ground beef
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small carrot, diced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (120ml) beef broth
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 (9-inch) unbaked pie crusts (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Place one pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef and break it apart as it cooks. Add onion, garlic, and carrot; cook until soft.
- Stir in flour, then add beef broth, salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and cover with the second crust. Seal by crimping edges and cut slits in the top.
- Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish. Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden brown on top. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg