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Meat Pies

These pies are great to freeze. When you want one as a snack or meal, just take it out of the freezer and microwave for 1-2 minutes.

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Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Rest Time: 5 mins Total Time: 55 mins
Description

These meat pies are great for snacks or a full meal. Make this pie crust beforehand.

Ingredients
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 russet potatoes (use 4 small or 2 large potatoes)
  • 1 onion
  • 4 clove garlic (or 1 clove of elephant garlic)
  • 1 tbsp rosemary (Choose one herb like rosemary, tarragon or sage)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • 2 cup water
  • 1 pie crust
  • ¼ cup milk (for sealing pies and brushing on top)
Instructions
    Pie filling
  1. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil to a large fry pan and place over medium heat
  2. Place potatoes in pan and cook until just about soft
  3. Add onions to the pan and cook until soft
  4. Add garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant - just a minute or two
  5. Remove potatoes, onions and garlic from the pan and set aside in a large bowl
  6. Add ground beef, salt, pepper and rosemary to the pan and cook until browned
  7. Remove ground beef from pan and add to the bowl with potatoes, onions and garlic
    Be sure to leave behind any juices from the beef - if there isn't much, add the other 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  8. Add butter to the pan until melted
  9. Using a whisk, stir in corn starch until a rue is formed
  10. Add Worcestershire sauce
  11. Raise heat on pan to high, add water and stir constantly to make a gravy
  12. Once the gravy is thickened a bit, remove from heat.
  13. Mix gravy into meat and potatoes bowl. Set aside to cool.
    14. Fill the pies
  14. Pre-heat oven to 425°F
  15. Remove pie crust from refrigerator and rest for 10 minutes.
  16. Roll out pie crust onto well-floured surface
  17. Cut pie crust into either 5" circles or oblong shapes depending on the pie shapes you want
  18. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of pie filling onto one side of the crust
  19. Brush milk onto outer rim of crust
  20. fold crust over filling and pinch closed all around
    The milk will help keep the pie sealed. You can use a form to press down along the edge to help.
  21. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
    You may need 2 baking sheets depending on the size of your pies. If you are using a rimmed baking sheet, turn it over and bake on the back. This will help air circulate to make sure the bottom of the pie is cooked.
  22. Using a fork or sharp knife, poke 3-4 holes in the top of each pie
  23. Generously brush milk over the top of each pie
  24. Bake for 30-35 minutes
  25. When crusts are golden brown, remove from over and let stand on baking sheets for 5 minutes
  26. Remove from baking sheet and place on cooling rack to finish cooling - about 10 minutes.
Keywords: meat pie,savory
Read it online: https://recipes.dermanouelian.com/recipe/meat-pies/