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Meat Pies

Cultural Context

Meat pies have a rich history in New Zealand, often enjoyed at sporting events or as a quick meal. They reflect the country's British colonial heritage, where savory pies became a popular comfort food. Today, variations abound, with fillings ranging from traditional beef to gourmet options like lamb or vegetarian alternatives, making them a beloved staple across the nation.

New ZealandNZmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 onion
garlic
1 pound ground beef
1 small carrot
1 small potato
Worcestershire sauce
tomato paste
salt
black pepper
red pepper flakes
all-purpose flour
canned biscuits

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while chicken broth is usually more affordable.

shortcrust pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry

Whole wheat pastry adds fiber, while homemade can reduce costs.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: balsamic vinegar

Soy sauce offers umami, while balsamic vinegar is often cheaper.

1

Start with 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan.

2

Add 1/4 chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until translucent.

3

Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute, mixing everything together.

4

Add 1 pound of ground beef, mixing with onions and cooking until browned.

5

Add Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste, mixing well.

6

Drain excess fat from the ground beef.

7

Add cubed small potato and carrot to the mixture, cover, and simmer on low for 5-10 minutes until soft.

8

Add a little bit of all-purpose flour to thicken the mixture.

9

Transfer the meat filling to a small bowl to cool.

10

Open the can of biscuits and flour the work surface.

11

Roll out the biscuits until flat and slightly larger than the filling.

12

Place some meat filling in the center of each rolled biscuit, being careful not to overstuff.

13

Use a fork to seal the edges of the biscuit around the filling, creating a meat pie.

14

Preheat the air fryer to 350°F and spray the bottom of the pan with non-stick spray.

15

Place the meat pies in the air fryer and bake at 350°F for 10-20 minutes, checking after 10 minutes for doneness.

16

After baking, show the finished pies and discuss freezing them in aluminum foil pockets.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

pansmall bowlrolling pinair fryeraluminum foil

Spice Level:

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Allergens

glutenegg

Also Known As

PiesSavory Pies

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