British Meat Pies: Indulgent Recipes for Bolton Food Festival
Explore the rich tradition of British meat pies with these delectable recipes perfect for the Bolton Food & Drink Festival.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g minced beef
- 250g chopped onions
- 200g diced carrots
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 egg, beaten (for glaze)
- 500g shortcrust pastry
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a skillet, cook the onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add the minced beef and cook until browned.
- Stir in the carrots, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme; simmer for 20 minutes.
- Roll out the pastry and line your pie dish.
- Fill with the meat mixture and cover with pastry.
- Brush the top with beaten egg.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Add your favorite herbs for extra flavor.
- Serve with gravy for an authentic experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg