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Beef and cheese pies
Ingredients
• 500 g ground beef
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 large potato, grated
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp Italian herbs
• 1 tsp all-purpose spice
• 2 beef stock cubes
• ½ tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• Puff pastry
• Grated cheese
• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Method
1. In a bowl, combine ground beef, onion, potato, carrot, salt, and all spices. Mix well and marinate for 30 minutes.
2. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant.
3. Add the beef mixture and cook for 5 minutes, stirring.
4. Stir in tomato paste, stock cubes, flour, and a little water. Cover and simmer for 7 minutes until thick.
5. Allow filling to cool slightly.
6. Cut puff pastry, add filling and cheese, seal, and brush with egg wash.
7. Bake at 200°C for 20–25 minutes or until golden and crisp. – Online
