NZ has the best pies in the world! Mince & Cheese Pie recipe

minced beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese reduces calories, while processed cheese is often cheaper.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: shortcrust pastry

Whole wheat pastry adds fiber, while shortcrust is often less expensive.

beef stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lower in calories, while water with seasoning can save costs.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add grated carrot, peas, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and tomato paste; simmer for 10 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and herbs; remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Roll out puff pastry and line a pie dish with half of it.

Fill the pastry with the meat mixture and sprinkle cheese on top.

Cover with remaining pastry, sealing edges well.

Cut slits in the top for steam to escape.

Brush with beaten egg for a golden finish.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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