Minced Beef and vegetable pie traditional British recipe

These traditional minced beef and vegetable pies are so quick and easy to prepare. They can be served with mashed potato peas and gravy as a meal or eaten hot or cold as a tasty fulfilling snack. Either way, this tried and tested recipe will give you perfect results every time.

Minced beef and vegetable pie.
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Here’s a recipe for a delicious meat and vegetable pie:

Ingredients:

1 pound ground beef (or any ground meat of your choice)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 potatoes diced
2 large potatoes sliced (for Mash)
3 carrots, diced
2 parsnips diced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Salt and pepper to taste
2 sheets of pre-made puff pastry
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions:

Preheat your oven to 365°F (180°C).
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until they become translucent and fragrant.
Add the carrots, diced potato, and parsnips and cook for 5 minutes
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until it browns, breaking it up with a spoon or spatula. Drain any excess fat if necessary.
add salt and plenty of pepper
Remove the skillet from heat and let the filling cool for a few minutes.
Boil and mash the rest of the potatoes and add to the mix
Roll and cut the puff pastry into 8-inch circles
spoon the meat and vegetable filling into each round but don’t fill too much
brush the outside of the circle with water, and fold them over
Trim and crimp the edges of the pies to seal them. prick the top with a falk to allow the steam to escape while baking.
Once baked, remove the pies from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.

Note: Feel free to customize the vegetables and seasonings according to your taste preferences. You can also use a homemade pie crust if you prefer.