Beef and onion pies
A favourite type of pie
6 - 8
Serves
30 mins
Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
Recipe author
Shaun Clouston
Pies are a family favourite, especially for renowned Kiwi chef Shaun Clouston. His beef and onion pie will be sure to delight your family as it does his!
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Ingredients
500g Quality Mark beef mince
2 onions
finely chopped
2 garlic cloves
finely chopped
2 Tbsp white flour
1 Tbsp cornflour
1 & 1/4 cups beef stock
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/3 tsp salt
1/3 tsp black pepper
1kg puff pastry sheets
1 egg
mixed with a splash of milk
cheddar cheese
Method
To Make Filling
To Make Pie
To Serve
1
In a large heavy based pan heat a little oil to a medium-high heat.
2
Add the diced onion and sauté for around five minutes until the onions are nicely browned.
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3
Remove the onions from the pan and set aside.
4
Return the pan to a high heat and add a little more oil, place the beef mince into the pan and stir well.
5
Continue cooking the beef mince, stirring constantly until the beef is well coloured and any liquid has evaporated.
6
Add the chopped garlic to the beef mince and cook for 10-20 seconds.
7
Return the cooked onion to the beef mince, stir well and add both the flour and cornflour.
8
Reduce the heat and stir the flours with beef mixture for 2-3 minutes, then add the beef stock.
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9
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cook for a further 5 minutes and season with salt and pepper.
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10
Remove the mixture from the pan and allow to fully cool.
Nutrition Information per Serving (274g)
Did you know beef and lamb also contains omega 3, which is important for heart health? This nutrition analysis is based on 8 serves and for the pie only. It does not include the cheese or tomato sauce to serve.
Energy
2216kJ (529 kcal)
Protein
21.8g
Total Fat
27.6g
Saturated Fat
15.0g
Carbs
46.1g
Dietary Fibre
5.4g
Sodium
465mg
Iron
1.9mg
Zinc
3.1mg
Vitamin B12
0.61µg
