How to make steak mince pie

THESE pies are simple to make. But what makes them delicious is how you make your filling. If the filling is not tasting nice, be guaranteed that the pie will not taste good.

Steak-mince pies make for a great lunchbox idea, a light lunch or even supper. As stated in the ingredients, I used ready-made puff pastry for this recipe. Let us get to it.

Ingredients

◆ 300g steak mince;

◆ Half small onion;

◆ Two teaspoons mint leaves, chopped;

◆ One teaspoon curry powder;

◆ One large carrot, cubed;

◆ One large tomato, chopped;

◆ 30ml beef stock;

◆ Half teaspoon salt;

◆ One ready-made puff pastry;

◆ A little flour for dusting;

◆ Two tablespoons oil for frying; and

◆ One egg, beaten

Directions

1.Get the ingredients for your filling ready. Heat oil in pan (two tablespoons pure vegetable oil). Add onions (half small onion, chopped), mint leaves (two teaspoons, chopped) and curry powder (one teaspoon). Slow fry them for about three minutes, on low heat, allowing the oil to get the minty-oniony flavour.

Increase heat to medium-high. Add the carrots (one large carrot, cubed) and allow them to cook for about two minutes. Add mince (300g steak mince) and salt (half teaspoon). Fry until it browns. Add tomatoes (one large, chopped). Cook for two minutes, add beef stock (50ml), reduce heat and let simmer for five minutes. Allow this filling to cool before putting in on the pastry.

2.Preheat oven to 180 degrees Celsius/350 degrees Fahrenheit/Gas Mark 4. Take your ready-made pastry. Lightly flour your working area as well as your rolling pin.

Roll out the pastry (one packet, ready-made pastry) gently, stretching it just a little more.

Line a baking sheet with baking paper. Cut out circles from the rolled out pastry for your pies and place them on the lined baking sheet. You can do this using a scone cutter or a side plate.

Take set-aside now cooled filling. Spoon it on the centre of your cut out circle, leaving about one centimetre around the edge.

Dab the beaten egg (one egg) around the edge of the circle then fold over the pie to seal it.

3.Crimp the edges and use a fork to make the design. Use a sharp knife to create air vents. Brush the pies with the remaining beaten egg.

4.Bake in preheat oven for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Your pies are ready. Enjoy! — Zimbokitchen