Description
Savory mini beef pies with thyme and a golden egg wash.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups shortcrust pastry
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400?F (200?C).
- Roll out the shortcrust pastry on a floured surface to about 1/4 inch thick and cut circles to line your pie tins.
- In a skillet over medium heat, saut? the onion and garlic until tender.
- Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned.
- Stir in the beef broth and dried thyme and simmer until the mixture has thickened.
- Fill each pastry-lined tin with the meat mixture and top with another pastry circle, then crimp the edges with a fork to seal.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg to achieve a golden finish.
- Place the pies on a baking sheet and bake for 25?30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins