English Beef Braid

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 15
English Beef Braid recipe for a hearty meal
in Beef

Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

75 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 medium sized leek
1 large green cooking apple ( such as a Granny Smith )
1/4 lb mushroom
1 lb ground beef
1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons curry powder ( to taste )
2 tablespoons oil , divided
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon instant beef bouillon
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup currants or 1/4 cup dark seedless raisins
1/2 of a 17 1/4 ounce package frozen puff pastry

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
550
Sugar
9g
Fat
35g
English Beef Braid is a popular dish in the UK, often served for lunch or dinner. The ground beef is cooked with a blend of spices and vegetables like leeks, apples, and mushrooms, before being wrapped up in puff pastry and baked. The end result is a delicious and filling meal that is perfect for a cozy night in or a casual gathering with friends and family. This recipe is a simple and easy way to make this classic British dish at home.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.Cut the leek into thin slices and then quarter them. Peel, core and chop the apple into small pieces. Clean and slice the mushrooms.
3.Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
4.Add the curry powder, leek, apple, mushrooms, and 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet with the beef, cooking until the vegetables are tender.
5.In a separate pan, heat the remaining oil and add the flour, salt, instant bouillon, and pepper. Whisk together and cook for about 1 minute.
6.Gradually stir in the water and continue cooking until the mixture thickens. Add this to the skillet with the beef and the vegetables. Stir in the currants or raisins.
7.Roll out the puff pastry and use a knife to cut it into strips. Place the beef mixture in the middle of the pastry strips and then braid the dough over the top.
8.Place the beef braid in the oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
9.Let cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

PROS

This beef braid is a hearty and satisfying meal for any time of day.

The curry powder adds a flavorful kick to the dish, while the puff pastry adds a delicious flakiness.

It can be made ahead of time and reheats well.

CONS

This dish requires a bit of prep work with the chopping of vegetables and rolling of the pastry.

It is also not the healthiest meal, with the puff pastry and beef being high in calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dish may not be the healthiest, it does provide a good amount of protein and is a filling meal.
The leeks and mushrooms add some nutritional value, both being rich in vitamins and minerals.

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