MOROCCAN BEEF PIE

SERVES 4 PREP 25 MINS COOK 45 MINS

✦ 1 tbsp olive oil

✦ 1 red onion, finely chopped

✦ 500g beef mince

✦ 2 carrots, finely chopped

✦ 2 tbsp Moroccan spice mix

✦ 1 clove garlic, crushed

✦ 400g can diced tomatoes

✦ 1 cup instant couscous

✦ ½ cup coriander, chopped

✦ 6 sheets filo pastry

✦ 30g butter, melted ✦ 1 tbsp dukkah

1 Preheat oven to 180°C.

2 In a large ovenproof frying pan, heat oil on medium. Cook onion 3-4 mins until tender.

3 Increase heat to high. Add mince and brown 4-5 mins, breaking up lumps. Add carrot, spice and garlic and cook 1-2 mins until fragrant.

4 Stir in tomatoes and bring to the boil. Simmer, uncovered, 8-10 mins until thickened.

5 Meanwhile, prepare couscous following packet instructions. Stir coriander through couscous. Season. Spoon couscous over mince mixture, smoothing the top.

6 Layer 2 filo sheets together, brushing each with butter. Cut into quarters. Scrunch over couscous. Repeat with remaining filo and butter until couscous is covered. Sprinkle with dukkah.

7 Bake 15-20 mins until pastry is crisp and golden.

“All in one pan and packed with flavour – this is a real winner.” Sarah Murphy, Food Editor