Bite into Kiwi Cuisine: The Ultimate New Zealand Beef and Cheese Pie Recipe!

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner and often less expensive.

shortcrust pastry

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pastry

💰Cheaper: store-bought pastry

Whole wheat pastry adds fiber and nutrients.

beef stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lower in calories and can be homemade.

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.

Add diced beef; cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped carrots and peas; cook for another 3-4 minutes.

Pour in beef stock and Worcestershire sauce; add thyme and bay leaves.

Simmer for 15-20 minutes until thickened; season with salt and pepper.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Roll out shortcrust pastry and line a pie dish.

Fill the pastry with the beef mixture and sprinkle cheddar cheese on top.

Cover with another layer of pastry; seal the edges and cut slits for steam.

Brush the top with beaten egg.

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

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