Name: Steak and cheese pie
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 personnes
Cuisine: Britannique
Ingredients: 1.2 kg beef chuck; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 carrot(s); 2 onion(s); 1 stalk(s) of celery; 2 bay leaf(ves); 500 cl beef stock; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 50 g wheat flour; salt; pepper; 3 tbsp cornstarch; 200 g cheddar; 1 puff pastry sheet(s); 1 shortcrust pastry sheet(s)

Recipe

30 min Medium ≈ 4,11 € / serving

Estimated total cost for 8 personnes: 32,85 € — average indicative prices

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Servings

8 personnes

Ingredients

Instructions

Preparing the ingredients:

1Cut the beef into cubes of about 2.5 cm.
2Cut the carrots and celery into small dice.
3Thinly slice the onions.

Preparing the beef stew:

4Coat the pieces of beef with the flour.
5In a large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
6Add the pieces of meat and brown them on all sides.
7Remove the pieces of beef from the pot.
8Sauté the onions in the pot for about 2 minutes.
9Add the carrots and celery.
10Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes.
11Add the pieces of beef back to the pot and mix.
12Add the beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaves.
13Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 2 hours, until the meat is tender.

Baking the pastry:

14Preheat the oven to 180°C.
15Roll out the shortcrust pastry over the bottom of a pie dish.
16Prick the base of the pastry with a fork.
17Blind bake the pastry at 180°C for about 30 minutes.

Assembling and baking the pie:

18Once the stew is ready, mix the cornstarch with a little water in a bowl.
19Pour the cornstarch mixture into the stew and stir to thicken the sauce.
20Remove the bay leaves.
21Pour the meat and sauce into the pie dish over the pre-baked pastry base.
22Sprinkle the grated cheddar on top.
23Cover the pie with the puff pastry, making sure to seal the edges well.
24Bake for about 30 minutes, until the crust is golden and crispy.

About this dish

New Zealand's meat and cheese pie is an iconic treat, often enjoyed as a snack or meal on the go. On the outside, it features a golden, crispy puff pastry, often lightly sprinkled with sesame or poppy seeds. Inside, it's packed with a flavorful filling of juicy ground meat, usually beef, slow-cooked with onions, herbs, and spices. A thick layer of melted cheese, usually cheddar, tops the meat, creating an irresistible combination. Served hot, this pie is the perfect harmony between melting cheese, tender meat, and crispy pastry. It embodies the comforting simplicity of New Zealand cuisine.