Minced Beef Pie
Minced Beef Pie is a classic British dish that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.
Carefully prepared featuring Minced Beef, Onion, Tomato Puree, Plain Flour, Mushrooms, Beef Stock, Worcestershire Sauce, Shortcrust Pastry and Egg Yolks, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. True to traditional British cooking, the dish focuses on satisfying, traditional, and highlighting slow-simmered savory gravies.
In authentic British tradition, Minced Beef Pie is best presented with creamy mashed potatoes and steamed greens.
If you enjoy authentic British cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Beef And Mustard Pie.
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Ingredients
- Vegetable Oil2 tbs
- Minced Beef500g
- Onion1 chopped
- Tomato Puree1 tbls
- Plain Flour1 ½ tbsp
- Mushrooms75g
- Beef Stock250ml
- Worcestershire SauceDash
- Shortcrust Pastry400g
- Egg Yolks1
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
Heat the oil in a deep frying pan and fry the beef mince for 4-5 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon as it browns.
Add the onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, then stir in the tomato purée and cook for 2-3 more minutes.
Stir in the flour and cook for a further minute, then add the chopped mushrooms, the stout or beef stock and a couple of dashes of Worcestershire sauce.
Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover the pan with a lid and leave to simmer for 20 minutes.
Set aside and leave to cool, then turn the meat mixture into a one litre pie dish.
Roll out the pastry on a floured work surface until it is slightly larger than the pie dish.
Gently drape the pastry over the dish, pressing firmly onto the edges.
Trim, then shape the edges into a fluted shape.
Cut some leaf shapes out of the pastry trimmings and decorate the top of the pie, sticking them to the pastry with the beaten egg yolk.
Make three or four slits in the pastry to allow the steam to escape, then brush the pie with the rest of the beaten egg yolk and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until golden-brown.
To serve, slice into wedges.
👨🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes
Cultural Heritage
Minced Beef Pie reflects the timeless heritage of traditional British home cooking, satisfying, traditional, and highlighting slow-simmered savory gravies. Prepared for generations for family gatherings and celebrations, it represents the heart of regional culinary identity.
Dietary Substitutions
For a richer sauce, replace a portion of the water with homemade bone broth, vegetable stock, or a splash of dry wine or red wine vinegar to cut through richness.
Chef Technique Tips
Take the time to thoroughly sear and brown minced beef in batches before adding the braising liquid. The caramelized fond deposited on the bottom of the pot dissolves into the stew, providing depth and body that cannot be rushed.
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