Ingredients

2 onions , diced
150 g bacon , chopped
600 g premium beef mince
200 g mushrooms , sliced
2 tablespoons plain flour
1/2 cup red wine
1 1/2 cups beer
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon parsley , chopped
puff pastry
Beef & Beer Pies are a traditional dish from the United Kingdom and are often served in pubs as comfort food. The mince is cooked in beer and red wine, giving it a rich and full-bodied flavor. The meat filling is then spooned into a puff pastry shell and baked until crispy. This dish is perfect for sharing with friends and family, especially during the colder months. The Beef & Beer Pies can be served with a side salad or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 200°C.
2.Heat a large frying pan over high heat.
3.Add onions and bacon to pan and stir until onions have softened.
4.Add beef mince and brown for 5 minutes.
5.Add mushrooms, flour, red wine, beer and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
6.Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 30 minutes or until sauce has thickened.
7.Allow to cool.
8.Cut the puff pastry to fit into the pie dishes.
9.Spoon the meat filling into the pie dishes.
10.Cover with the pastry then slice a small slit in the top of each pie.
11.Bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.

PROS

Beef & Beer Pies are packed with flavor and different textures.
The beer and red wine make the mince full-bodied and juicy, while the crispy puff pastry balances the dish to perfection.

It is also very easy to make and perfect for feeding a crowd.
You can make extra and store it in the freezer for up to three months.

CONS

Beef & Beer Pies are not very healthy and should be eaten in moderation.
The puff pastry can be high in calories and fat.

This recipe is also not suitable for vegetarians and vegans.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is not particularly healthy, but it is high in protein.
Beef is packed with vitamins B12, B6, and niacin, which are essential for a healthy nervous system.
The beer and red wine in this dish contain antioxidants and may help in reducing the risk of heart disease.

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