dinner · everyday
Mince and cheese pie
New Zealand's favorite bakery pie: peppery beef mince gravy topped with melted cheddar under a flaky lid.
- Time
- 120min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains milk, egg, wheat and fish.
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Method
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1
Brown beef and onion until the beef reaches 71°C (160°F), stir in flour, then stock, yeast extract, Worcestershire and pepper; simmer thick and cool.
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2
Line tins with shortcrust and fill with mince.
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3
Top each with a thick layer of cheese.
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4
Cover with puff lids, crimp, brush with egg and slit.
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5
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25–30 minutes until golden.
