British Meat Pie

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 30 ml vegetable oil
• 500g British minced beef
• 1 medium onion chopped
• 15 ml tomato puree
• 1 ½ tablespoons plain flour
• 75 g chopped mushrooms
• 250 ml meat broth
• A few drops of Worcestershire sauce
• 400 g shortcrust pastry
• 1 egg yolk

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the minced meat for 4-5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon as it browns, until it turns a rich, caramel color.
3. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Incorporate the tomato puree and cook for 2-3 more minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
5. Sprinkle in the flour, mix well, and cook for a minute to eliminate the raw flour taste.
6. Add the chopped mushrooms, beef broth, and a few drops of Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
7. Cover the pan and let it simmer for 20 minutes, until the mixture thickens and the mushrooms are tender.
8. Let the mixture cool slightly, then transfer it to a cake pan.
9. Roll out the dough on a floured surface until it is slightly larger than the mold.
10. Place the dough over the meat mixture, pressing the edges and trimming the excess. Give the edges a ribbed shape for a decorative finish.
11. Brush the surface with the egg yolk and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the dough is golden and crispy, with a delightful aroma filling the kitchen.