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Traditional Meat Pie

A cozy British meat pie filled with tender meat and vegetables, encased in a flaky pastry, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: British
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Pastry
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • 1/4 cup ice water more if needed
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Filling
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 cup onion chopped
  • 1 cup carrots diced
  • 1 cup peas fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Prepare the Pastry
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Add cold butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  2. Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough comes together. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Make the Filling
  1. In a frying pan over medium heat, cook the chopped onion until translucent. Add ground beef and cook until browned.
  2. Stir in carrots, peas, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 10 minutes, then remove from heat and let cool.
Assemble the Pie
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out half of the pastry dough on a floured surface to fit the pie dish.
  2. Place the rolled pastry into the pie dish, fill with the meat mixture, and cover with the remaining pastry. Seal the edges and cut slits in the top for steam to escape.
  3. Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake the Pie
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.
  2. Let the pie cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

Serve with mashed potatoes and green peas for a traditional meal.

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