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5 Amazing Steps to Perfect Beef Meat Pie

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Bake a truly satisfying Classic Beef Meat Pie featuring a rich, savory filling encased in a perfectly flaky, golden crust. This recipe delivers the ultimate comfort food experience.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • 0.5 cup red wine (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 package (2 sheets) refrigerated pie crusts
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add ground beef to the pot. Cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the meat mixture and stir for one minute.
  4. Gradually stir in beef broth and red wine (if using). Add tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf.
  5. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened. Remove the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper. Let the filling cool completely.
  6. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate.
  7. Unroll one pie crust and gently fit it into the bottom of the pie plate.
  8. Spoon the cooled beef filling evenly into the crust.
  9. Place the second pie crust over the filling. Trim and crimp the edges to seal securely. Cut several slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
  10. Brush the top crust lightly with the beaten egg wash.
  11. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
  12. Let the meat pie rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Cooling the filling completely prevents the bottom crust from becoming soggy.
  • For an extra-flaky crust, keep the butter in your pie dough very cold.
  • You can substitute half the beef with ground pork for a richer flavor profile.
  • If you want a cheeseburger pie variation, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the filling before adding the top crust.

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