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Delicious Meat Pie Recipe

Are you craving a savory and hearty dish? Look no further than this incredible meat pie recipe! Perfect for a cozy meal or a special occasion, this meat pie is packed with flavor and is sure to satisfy your taste buds. It’s easy to make and will impress your guests. Let’s get cooking!

  • 500g ground meat (you can use beef, pork, or a mixture of both)

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 large carrot, grated

  • 1 red bell pepper, diced

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (400g)

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 sheet of shortcrust pastry or puff pastry

Make sure to season the meat well to enhance its flavor. And don’t skimp on the pastry, a good base is crucial for a delicious meat pie.

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the ground meat to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, breaking it up with a wooden spoon while cooking.
  4. Add the grated carrot and diced bell pepper to the skillet and cook for a few minutes until tender.
  5. Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix all the ingredients well and simmer over low heat for about 10 minutes to let the flavors blend.
  6. Meanwhile, line a pie dish with the shortcrust pastry or puff pastry, pressing it down firmly on the edges.
  7. Pour the meat mixture over the pastry in the pie dish.
  8. Cover the pie with another sheet of shortcrust pastry or puff pastry, sealing the edges well.
  9. Make a few small cuts on the top pastry to allow steam to escape while baking.
  10. Bake the pie in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crispy.
  11. Let it cool slightly before cutting and serving.

Enjoy Your Meal!

We hope you enjoy this delicious meat pie! It’s a classic dish that never fails to impress. Serve it with a side of salad or steamed vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal. Bon appétit!

Bonus Recipe: Homemade Panettone

This easy panettone recipe is a simplified version of the original, but you won’t even notice the difference when you taste it! This traditional Italian sweet bread is increasingly popular during Christmas worldwide.

The original recipe is quite elaborate, using a special sourdough starter and a process that takes several days. In this recipe, we have simplified the process quite a bit. However, it still takes some time and has its tricks, but it’s definitely worth it!

The tradition of panettone dates back centuries, and nowadays, it’s an essential element in Christmas celebrations in many homes. Modern variations include versions with additional fillings, such as chocolate or cream, but the essence of panettone remains the same.

It’s a festive delicacy that is shared and enjoyed during the holiday season. Its unmistakable aroma and unique flavor make panettone a cherished culinary gift and a symbol of celebration during the end-of-year festivities.

Preparation Time:

  • Serves 4 / 45 minutes / Medium difficulty

Ingredients:

Sponge:

  • 400g special flour

  • 10g instant yeast

  • 4g strong dough improver

  • 10g gluten

  • 180ml water

  • 80g sugar

  • 10g butter

Reinforcement:

  • 225g special flour

  • 80g egg yolks (without whites)

  • 110g sugar

  • 80g salt

  • 10g shine enhancer

  • 6g emulsifier

  • 5g wheat gluten

  • 80g anti-mold agent

  • 6g powdered milk

  • 100ml water

  • 5g strong dough improver

  • 50g butter

  • 45g margarine

  • 180g raisins

  • 170g candied fruit

  • 80g panettone essence

Preparation:

Sponge:

  1. Place the flour and instant yeast in a mixer, mix them dry until everything comes together.
  2. Then add the water, dough improver, sugar, and knead.
  3. After a few minutes, add the butter and continue kneading until you get a regular, unrefined dough.
  4. Let it ferment for 2.5 to 3 hours.

Reinforcement:

  1. Place the sponge in the mixer with the egg yolks, sugar, salt, emulsifier, shine enhancer, and water.
  2. Knead until the mixture is homogeneous.
  3. Pre-mix the special flour with the powdered milk, anti-mold agent, wheat gluten, and strong dough improver.
  4. Continue kneading. When the dough starts to become elastic, add the margarine and essences, and keep kneading until you get a thin, elastic dough.
  5. Finally, add the raisins and candied fruit. Let the dough rest for a few minutes, then cut and shape it into desired units.
  6. Let it rest for 10 minutes, shape the dough into rolls for the second time, and place them in molds.
  7. Let it ferment for about three hours, then bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 60 minutes.

Now you can enjoy your homemade panettone!