Homemade Beef Pies

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a large pan, sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
3. Add the minced beef to the pan and cook until browned.
4. Stir in the grated carrot and chopped celery; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
5. Add tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper; mix well.
6. Remove from heat and let the beef mixture cool slightly.
7. Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into circles for the base and tops of the pies.
8. Line a muffin tin with the larger pastry circles, filling each with the beef mixture.
9. Top each pie with a smaller pastry circle, sealing the edges well.
10. Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
11. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden and puffed.
12. Let them cool slightly before serving.

Chef’s Tips

• For added flavor, consider incorporating mushrooms or bell peppers into the beef filling.
• If you prefer a thicker filling, let the beef mixture simmer longer to evaporate excess moisture.
• These pies freeze well, so make extras and store them for a quick meal later!

Nutrition (per serving)

Approx. 320 calories, 18g protein, 28g carbs, 15g fat

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