New Zealand Mince Meat and Cheese Pie
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
6 small pies
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Calories
862 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Oceania, New Zealand
New Zealand Mince Meat and Cheese Pie
Description
The recipe calls for cooking diced onions and minced garlic in butter and olive oil until softened, then browning ground beef and incorporating flour to help thicken the filling. Beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and savory seasonings like thyme, salt, and pepper develop the savory depth expected of a traditional mince pie. The filling simmers to concentrate flavors and thicken before assembly.
The puff pastry is rolled and cut into shapes to line individual pie tins. Each pie is layered with shredded cheddar cheese beneath and atop the meat mixture, producing a creamy, melted cheese complement to the rich beef. The pies are sealed with puff pastry tops, crimped, slitted for steam release, brushed with egg wash, and sprinkled with black sesame seeds, contributing to a golden, crisp finish.
Baked at 375°F, these pies combine tender, juicy filling with a flaky crust, offering a convenient savory snack or meal. The pairing of rich cheddar and seasoned mince is a hallmark of New Zealand-style meat pies. The pies freeze well and can be reheated for a quick meal.
Ingredients
- 1 Pound ground beef
- 8 ounces cheddar cheese Shredded, white
- 1 Package Puff pastry sheets about 1 pound, 2 sheets
- 1 Tablespoons butter
- 1 Tablespoons olive oil
- black sesame seeds
Filling
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 14 ounces beef broth
- 2 Tablespoons tomato Paste
- 2 Tablespoons flour
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon marmite
- ½ teaspoon thyme
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet.
- Cook the onion until softened, about 5 minutes, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add in the beef and cook until browned. Stir in the flour and mix in well being careful not to burn the flour.
- Add in the beef stock/broth. Bring to a boil. Add in the remaining ingredients and reduce the heat. Simmer for 15 minutes then remove from the heat.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut out the pastry to size. You should be able to get 3 bottoms and 3 tops from each roll of puff pastry.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Place the pastry bottoms in each mini pie pan. Cover the bottom with cheese then divide the meat mixture evenly among each pie. Top the meat mixture with more shredded cheddar.
- Place a round of puff pastry on top of each pie and crimp the top and bottom dough together with a fork. Cut slits in the top of each pie with a sharp knife. Brush the top of each pie with the egg wash and sprinkle with black sesame seeds, if desired.
- Bake the pies for 30-40 minutes, until the pastry has puffed up and is golden brown.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6small pies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 862 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 862kcal | 43% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 63g | 97% |
| Saturated Fat | 23g | 115% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 30g | 150% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 864mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 480mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 452IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 312mg | 31% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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