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This is so simple to make and oh so yummy. I can not get cream of chicken soup here in a can so I buy a packet mix and then make up with half milk and half cream which works perfectly. I actually think I prefer this to a can as I am not big on can soups. I also leave my breasts whole this is just the way I prefer but you could chop them into pieces. I served ours over parsnip mash with fresh veg but it would also be lovely over rice or more traditional potato mash, so take your pick.
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Ingredients
1 Can condensed cream of chicken soup or packet made up with half skim milk and half low fat cream instead of water. (I prefer this way)
1 1/2 Tablespoons coarse grain mustard
2 Tablespoons honey
1/2 cup cream (You only need this if making with a can of soup)
1 tablespoon oil
500 g diced chicken breast fillets (I leave mine whole and slice thickly to serve.)
Chopped chives, to garnish (optional)
Method
1. In a bowl combine the soup, mustard, honey and cream. If using a packet soup make up in a saucepan using milk and cream like stated above, I like to use slightly less liquid than stated on the packet to make for a thicker sauce like consistency, add mustard and honey, stir to combine.
2. Heat the oil in a frying pan and add the chicken and cook for 5-8 min’s or until golden brown.
3. Reduce heat to medium, add soup mixture and simmer for 10-20 min’s (depending on whether or breasts are left whole or chopped into pieces) stir occasionally until sauce is hot and chicken is cooked through.
4. When cooked immediately serve the chicken over rice or with steamed vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Garnish with chopped chives if desired.
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This is not really a pie in the traditional sense of the term as it is only topped with pastry rather than being encased in it. We have been trying to watch our carbs but my hubby loves his meat pie so this way he can enjoy it without total guilt. Both my hubby and my son love this one and feel free to make it as a pie if you want. You will have to cook the pastry shell off first though as it is not cooked long in the oven as I cook the meat on the stove to make it tender.
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Ingredients
Olive oil
1 Onion, chopped finely
180g Mushrooms, sliced thinly
450g Beef steak, cubed
1 Small carrot, diced
1 Teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 Cup corn kernels
1 Cup Guinness (or other dark stout)
3/4 Cup peas
1 Tablespoon tomato paste
1 Tablespoon tomato sauce
2 Teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 Teaspoon dried thyme
1 Cup water
2 Teaspoons beef stock granules
1 Tablespoon cornflour mixed with a little water
1 Egg, slightly beaten
1 Sheet puff pastry
Method
1. Heat a small amount of olive oil in a pan over a medium heat, add onion and mushrooms cook until soft and mushrooms slightly browned, set to one side.
2.In the same pan add a little extra oil, add beef, cook turning meat to brown beef, return onion and mushroom mix.
3. Add the remaining ingredients except for egg and puff pastry, stir to combine everything, turn heat down, simmer covered for about 35-45 Min’s, stirring occasionally to tenderize meat. While meat is cooking pre-heat oven to 180 degrees celsius.
4. Roll out pastry sheet, I make mine in 2 individual pie dishes but you can make yours in one if you wish. I do usually have left over pastry which I make either a fruit or jam tart out of.
5. Divide meat mix between 2 oven proof dishes, place pastry over the top, trim edges and brush with egg.
6. Place pies in oven and bake for approx 20 Min’s until pastry top is browned.
Serve immediately
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