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Mini Chilli Beef Pies

Name: Mini Chilli Beef Pies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: 450g Ready rolled shortcrust pastry; 1 tablespoon Sunflower Oil; 1 small Onion; 2 tsp Hot Chilli Powder; 2 tsp Ground Cumin; 250g Minced Beef; 85g Tomato Puree; 150ml Beef Stock; Pinch Ground Cinnamon; 200g Kidney Beans; 1 large Potatoes; 3 tablespoons Sour Cream; 2 tablespoons Chopped Chive

Mini Chilli Beef Pies is a classic Australian 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 Ready rolled shortcrust pastry, Sunflower Oil, Onion, Hot Chilli Powder, Ground Cumin, Minced Beef, Tomato Puree, Beef Stock, Ground Cinnamon, Kidney Beans, Potatoes, Sour Cream and Chopped Chive, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.

Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.

If you enjoy authentic Australian cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Aussie Burgers.

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Ingredients

Ready rolled shortcrust pastry450g
Sunflower Oil1 tablespoon
Onion1 small
Hot Chilli Powder2 tsp
Ground Cumin2 tsp
Minced Beef250g
Tomato Puree85g
Beef Stock150ml
Ground CinnamonPinch
Kidney Beans200g
Potatoes1 large
Sour Cream3 tablespoons
Chopped Chive2 tablespoons

Step-by-Step Instructions

16 steps

Interactive Cook Mode: Click any step or circle to check it off as you cook.

Step 1🍳 Fry⏱️ 5 mins

To make chilli, heat oil in a pan and fry onion for 5 mins until soft.

Step 2🍳 Fry⏱️ 1 min

Add spices; fry for 1 min.

Step 3🥄 Mix

Stir in beef and cook for a few mins.

Step 4

Add tomato purée, stock and cinnamon.

Step 5♨️ Boil⏱️ 15-20 mins

Give it a stir, bring to the boil, then simmer for 15-20 mins until very little liquid is left.

Step 6⏱️ 5 mins

Add beans 5 mins before the end of cooking.

Step 7

Check seasoning and cool.

Step 8

Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6.

Step 9

Using a 7cm pastry cutter, stamp out 12 circles from the pastry.

Step 10🥧 Bake⏱️ 10 mins

Use to line a 12-hole mini muffin tray, prick the base of the pastry with a fork, and bake for 10 mins.

Step 11

Remove from oven and cool on a wire tray.

Step 12

Repeat with remaining pastry.

Step 13

Meanwhile, cook the potato in boiling water until tender.

Step 14🥄 Mix

Drain, mash with soured cream and seasoning, then stir through chives.

Step 15🥄 Mix

Spoon 1-2 tsp of chilli mix into the pastry cases and top with a tsp of mash.

Step 16⏱️ 15 mins

Ruffle mash with a fork; return to the oven for 15 mins or until golden.

👨‍🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes

Cultural Heritage

Mini Chilli Beef Pies carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.

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 ready rolled shortcrust pastry 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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