Beef Mince Pie
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/3 cup zamanita margarine
- 4 tbsp. cold water
- For Filling
- 1 cup chopped potato
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 tbsp. Zamanita margarine
- 1 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 2 cups minced beef
Method
- Mix flour and salt into a large mixing bowl. Stir 1 1/4 cups flour and 1/4 tsp salt together in a large mixing bowl.
- Add in zamanita margarine
- Mix in cold water into the flour mixture
- Form the dough into a ball and rest for 30mins
- Cut into equal pieces and roll out
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add 2 cups mince meat and 1/2 cup chopped onions. Season salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the minced beef is evenly browned.
- Chop 1 potato into small pieces and add it to the skillet. Pour in 1 1/2 cup carrots
- Evenly divide your filling for each individual pie and scoop it onto the dough circle.
- Carefully fold the dough over to cover the filling and use your fingers or a fork to press the edges together.
- Use a fork to cut a few slits into the top of your pies
- Brush the top of your pockets with egg or melted margarine
- Bake your pies on a lightly oiled or non-stick baking sheet in the oven for about 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the crust is golden brown and flakey.
