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Classic Ground Beef Meat Pie: A Hearty Family Dinner

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Make this traditional British-style ground beef meat pie featuring a rich, savory gravy filling encased in a flaky, all-butter pastry crust. This is the ultimate comfort food for a cozy evening.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef (80/20 recommended)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 box (14.1 ounces) refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade flaky pastry)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the ground beef to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned. Drain off any excess grease.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the meat mixture and stir well to coat everything. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in the beef broth, water, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste. Stir until the mixture thickens into a gravy.
  6. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Season with salt and pepper. Let it simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld. Remove from heat and let the filling cool slightly.
  7. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
  8. Place one pie crust into the bottom of the pie plate. Trim the edges if necessary.
  9. Spoon the cooled meat filling evenly into the crust.
  10. Place the second pie crust over the filling. Crimp the edges of the top and bottom crusts together to seal. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  11. Brush the top crust lightly with the beaten egg wash.
  12. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbling hot.
  13. Let the meat pie cool on a wire rack for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute half the beef broth with a dry red wine and let it reduce slightly before adding the flour.
  • If you prefer individual servings, use this filling to make savory meat hand pies using biscuit dough or puff pastry.
  • This hearty beef dinner freezes well. Assemble the pie completely, but do not bake. Wrap tightly and freeze. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before baking as directed.

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