Recipe: Meat Pie

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen corn
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 pie crusts
• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until browned.
3. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
4. Add the frozen peas, corn, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
5. Add the beef broth to the skillet and bring to a simmer.
6. In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water. Add to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the mixture has thickened.
7. Roll out one of the pie crusts and place it in a 9-inch pie dish.
8. Pour the meat mixture into the pie crust.
9. Roll out the second pie crust and place it on top of the meat mixture. Pinch the edges of the two crusts together to seal.
10. Cut a few slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
11. Brush the beaten egg over the top crust.
12. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the crust is golden brown.
13. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 438
• Total Fat: 23g
• Saturated Fat: 8g
• Cholesterol: 68mg
• Sodium: 735mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 36g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Sugar: 3g
• Protein: 19g

Variations

• Use ground turkey or chicken instead of beef.
• Add diced potatoes or carrots to the meat mixture.
• Top the pie with mashed potatoes instead of an additional pie crust.
• Use a store-bought pie crust instead of making your own.
• Make individual sized pies using ramekins or muffin tins.
• Use different herbs and spices to change the flavor of the meat mixture.
• Add cheese to the meat mixture for a cheesy twist.

Conclusion