Family Meat Pie Recipe

A family meat pie is a classic dish that combines a rich, savory meat filling with a flaky pastry crust. Here’s a high-level summary of how to make it:

Ingredients

• Pastry: Use a homemade or store-bought shortcrust or puff pastry.
• Filling:
  • Ground meat (beef or lamb)
  • Onion, garlic, and carrots
  • Tomato paste
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Beef broth
  • Peas (optional)
  • Herbs like thyme or parsley

Preparation

1. Make the Filling:
   • Sauté onions and garlic in a pan, then add the meat and cook until browned.
   • Stir in vegetables, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and broth. Simmer until thickened.
2. Prepare the Pastry:
   • Roll out one portion of pastry to line a pie dish.
3. Assemble:
   • Add the cooled filling to the dish. Cover with the second layer of pastry, seal, and crimp edges.
   • Brush with an egg wash and cut slits for steam to escape.
4. Bake:
   • Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) until golden brown.