Beef & Bacon Party Pies | World Cup Munchies | AUSTRALIA

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

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

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, and smoked sausage can be more affordable.

beef stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable stock reduces meat intake, while seasoning water is budget-friendly.

puff pastry

🥗Healthier: phyllo dough

💰Cheaper: homemade pastry

Phyllo is lighter, and homemade can save costs.

Finely dice an onion and mince 2 cloves of garlic.

Finely chop 1 tablespoon of rosemary.

In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of cornflour with a tablespoon of beef stock to form a paste.

Cook the diced onion and minced garlic in a skillet over medium heat until softened, about 8 minutes.

Add smoked bacon to the skillet and cook until rendered.

Increase heat and add 500g minced beef, 1 tablespoon tomato paste, and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; stir and cook for a minute.

Pour in 1 cup of beef stock and bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer.

Stir in the cornflour mixture and simmer for 6-8 minutes until thickened.

Remove from heat and let the mixture cool.

Brush melted butter around the outside of pie moulds.

Fill the pie cases with the cooled meat mixture, ensuring it's flush with the top.

Cut puff pastry using a ramekin as a guide for the pie lids.

Use a beaten egg as glue to seal the tops to the pie cases.

Bake in the oven at 200°C for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.

Cooking Techniques

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