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Budget Beef Mince and Onion Pie

A classic British pie using budget beef mince and plenty of onions under a golden pastry lid. Comfort food that feeds four for under a pound each.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: british
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500g budget beef mince
  • 2 onions, sliced
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 300ml beef stock (from a cube)
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 sheet ready-made shortcrust pastry
  • 1 egg, beaten (for glazing)
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 200C / 180C fan / Gas Mark 6.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pan and brown the beef mince over high heat, breaking it up as it cooks.
  3. Add the sliced onions and cook for 5 minutes until they start to soften.
  4. Sprinkle in the flour and stir well for 1 minute.
  5. Gradually pour in the beef stock, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  6. Add the Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper. Simmer for 15 minutes until the mixture thickens.
  7. Transfer the filling to an ovenproof dish and leave to cool slightly.
  8. Roll out the pastry and drape over the dish, trimming the edges and crimping with a fork.
  9. Cut a small slit in the top to let steam escape and brush with beaten egg.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden brown. Serve hot with mash and vegetables.