Savor Exquisite British Meat Pies at Bolton Food Fest
Author:meryem
Total Time:90 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Description
Indulge in mouthwatering British meat pies at the Bolton Food Fest Unleash your taste buds with unique flavors and local ingredients 154 chars
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups of all-purpose flour
1 cup of cold unsalted butter, cubed
1 lb of beef (ground or diced)
1 large onion, diced
1 large carrot, diced
1 cup of peas (fresh or frozen)
1 cup of beef broth
2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon of salt
1/2 teaspoon of pepper
1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Instructions
Combine the all-purpose flour and cubed cold butter in a large mixing bowl. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add a pinch of salt and gradually mix in ice-cold water until the dough comes together. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to ensure it's chilled.
In a large skillet over medium heat, add a splash of oil and sauté the diced onions until soft. Add the ground beef (or diced meat) and cook until browned. Stir in the carrots and peas, then pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce. Season with salt and pepper, and let simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened. Allow it to cool.
Once the dough has chilled, roll it out on a floured surface until it's about 1/8 inch thick. Use a round cutter to cut out circles for the bottoms of your pie tins and slightly larger circles for the tops.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease your pie tins and fit the smaller dough circles into the bottom. Fill each with the meat mixture, being careful not to overfill. Place the larger dough circles on top, crimping the edges to seal and brush with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake the pies for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Explore the delightful world of savory British meat pies with this easy-to-follow recipe, perfect for impressing family and friends at the Bolton Food Festival.
