Beef mince pie

Ingredients

1kg ANZCO Foods beef mince
1 tsp oil
2 onions, finely diced
2 Tbsp garlic, crushed
10 mushrooms, finely diced
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp onion powder
3 carrots, grated
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1 tspWorcestershire sauce
3 cups beef stock
3 tsp cornflour
1 cup grated cheese
3 sheets puff pastry

Method

Making the Beef Mince Mixture

1. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and mushrooms, stirring occasionally until softened.

2. Mix in the garlic, oregano, and onion powder, and season with salt and pepper. Stir until combined.

3. Add the grated carrots and continue to cook until they are softened.

4. Add the mince, breaking up any lumps, and cook until browned.

5. Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and beef stock. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Sprinkle in cornflour and stir for an additional 5 minutes.

Separate the mixture into two halves, placing one half into a container to freeze for a future meal.

Assembling the Pie

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C.

2. Grease a baking dish and line the bottom and edges with puff pastry.

3. Spoon the mince mixture into the pastry-lined dish. Sprinkle grated cheese over the top.

4. Place the final sheet of puff pastry over the top. Trim any excess, then roll the edges to seal and crimp with a fork. Make 2-3 slits in the top of the pastry to allow steam to escape.

5. Bake until the pastry is golden brown, approximately 30-35 minutes. Serve the pie hot with a side of vegetables.

Alternative Uses for the Beef Mince Mixture:

• Shepherd's Pie: Top the mince mixture with mashed potatoes or kūmara.
• Mince on Toast: Spread the mince mixture on toast and top with cheese.

FREEZE FOR LATER

Make one pie for dinner and freeze the mince mixture after its cooked for another meal later.