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Tender Beef Pie
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.

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

All photos taken by me unless otherwise stated.

Easy Beef and Guinness Pie
This is quick, easy and simple pie to make that my whole family loves. I use bisto gravy granules to thicken ours opposed to flour for a more beefy flavour. It makes for a great no fuss mid week meal and is great one for those cold winter nights. I serve ours as is but you can serve with chips or mashed potato and vegetables or whatever is your favourite. If you would like to see the original recipe please click here.

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon oil
500g Beef mince
1 Onion, finely chopped
1 Carrot, finely diced
1/2 Cup frozen peas
1 Tablespoon worcestershire sauce
1/4 Cup plain flour (I use bisto gravy granules to thicken)
1/2 Cup Guinness stout or beer
Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
500ml Beef stock
1 Sheet puff pastry, thawed

Method

1. Pre-heat oven to 200ÂșC. Heat oil in a frying pan.

2. Add mince, onion & carrotand cook for 5 mins or until meat has browned.

3. Add peas, Worcestershire sauce & flour and cook for for 1 min, stirring.

4. Add Guinness and stock, bring to the boil, stirring, and cook for 5 minutes until just thickened.

5. Season to taste with pepper.

6. Divide mince between four 2-cup capacity ovenproof dishes.

7. Cut pastry into circle to overlap ramekins & place on top of each pie.

8. Bake for 20 mins or until golden.

All Photos taken by me unless otherwise stated.