Description
Savory jamie oliver mince and onion pie delivers classic British comfort with rich, hearty flavors. Flaky pastry and tender meat create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 g (21.16 oz) minced (ground) beef (10% fat)
- 350 g (12.35 oz) plain (all-purpose) flour
- 175 g (6.17 oz) butter
- 150 ml (5.07 fl oz) beef stock (from a cube is fine)
- 120 ml (4.06 fl oz) cold water
- 1 large onion (approximately 300 g)
- 1 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour
- 1½ tsp worcestershire sauce (use soy sauce if unavailable)
- 1½ tsp mixed herbs
- 1 garlic clove (optional)
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 beaten egg (a little)
Instructions
- Pastry Preparation: Combine flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Cut cold butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs. Add chilled water gradually, kneading gently to form a unified dough. Divide into two equal portions, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to stabilize the texture.
- Flavor Development: Heat oil in a large skillet and caramelize onions until translucent. Add garlic and ground meat, browning completely to intensify flavors. Dust with flour, then incorporate herbs, seasonings, stock, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer the mixture, reducing liquid and concentrating the robust taste. Allow filling to cool and thicken.
- Pie Construction: Preheat oven to 180°C. Roll out first pastry disc and line a pie tin, creating a smooth base. Transfer cooled filling into the pastry shell. Brush edges with beaten egg for sealing. Cover with second pastry disc, crimping edges meticulously. Create a small steam vent, brush with egg wash. Bake for 45 minutes until crust turns golden-brown and filling bubbles with aromatic intensity.
Notes
- Master Pastry Chill: Refrigerate dough for 30 minutes to develop flaky, tender layers that practically melt in your mouth.
- Meat Browning Technique: Ensure ground meat is thoroughly browned to lock in deep, rich flavors and prevent watery filling.
- Liquid Control: Simmer filling slowly, reducing stock to concentrate flavors and create a thick, luxurious pie consistency.
- Egg Wash Magic: Generously brush pastry with beaten egg for a stunning golden-brown crust that looks professionally baked.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 467 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg