Golden Crusted Homemade Family Meat Pie with Savory Beef Filling
🛒 The Hearty Ingredients:
- The Savory Beef Filling:
- 1.5 lbs High-Quality Ground Beef (or Minced Beef): Provides a rich, comforting texture.
- 1 Sweet Yellow Onion: Finely diced to add a deep, natural sweetness.
- 2 Cloves Garlic: Minced perfectly to layer the savory base.
- 1 cup Low-Sodium Beef Broth: The liquid foundation for our rich gravy reduction.
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce & 1 tbsp Tomato Paste: For an intense, savory flavor punch.
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch: Dissolved in 2 tbsp cold water (our secret weapon to thicken the filling smoothly).
- Coarse Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper: To taste.
- The Flaky Pastry Shell:
- 2 Sheets Pre-made Puff Pastry: Thawed completely but kept chilled (one sheet for the base, one for the magnificent top crust).
- The Grand Finale Egg Wash:
- 1 Large Egg: Whisked with 1 tsp of water to create that shiny, professional bakery glow.
- 1 tbsp Poppy Seeds (or Sesame Seeds): To sprinkle generously across the top for a beautiful contrast and crunch.
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Sauté the Beef & Aromatics
Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in your ground beef and diced sweet onions. Cook for 6–8 minutes, breaking the meat apart with a wooden spoon, until the beef is deeply browned and the onions have turned soft, sweet, and completely translucent. Stir in your minced garlic and tomato paste, cooking for exactly 1 more minute until fragrant. 🥩🧅🔥
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