Brontë Pie – Emily Brontë’s Favourite Meat Pie!

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Emily Brontë's Favourite Meat Pie - A delicious and hearty meat pie recipe

Brontë Pie – Emily Brontë’s Favourite Meat Pie!

by The Chefin Meat

Prep

30 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

1 hr 20 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

698

Sugar

Fat

56g

Emily Brontë was a well-known author from the 19th century who loved meat pies and was said to have shared this recipe with her sisters. The Brontë Pie is a rich and flavourful meat pie that combines beef, button mushrooms, and chicken pate. The dish is a hearty and filling meal that is perfect for cold weather or special occasions. It can be enjoyed as a main course or shared as a starter with friends and family. The pie is a delicious reminder of a simpler time that is sure to warm the heart and soul.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	Place the chopped onion and button mushrooms into a frying pan and fry for 5 minutes.
3.	Cut the beef into small cubes and season with black pepper.
4.	Add the seasoned beef to the frying pan with the onion and mushrooms and fry until brown.
5.	Roll out the puff pastry and line an 8 inch pie dish.
6.	Fill the pie dish with the beef and mushroom mixture. Spread the chicken pate on top of the beef mixture.
7.	Cover the pie dish with the remaining puff pastry. Brush the top with the beaten egg to glaze.
8.	Make a small hole in the centre of the pastry to allow steam to escape.
9.	Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and cooked through.

PROS

The Brontë Pie is a delicious and hearty meat pie that is perfect for cold weather and special occasions.

The combination of beef, chicken pate, and mushrooms is full of rich flavour.

It is a filling meal that can be enjoyed as a main course or shared as a starter.

CONS

The pie is high in calories and fat, making it a meal that should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

The recipe requires a bit of preparation time, which may not suit all lifestyles.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The Brontë Pie is a good source of protein and iron, both of which are important nutrients for maintaining good health.
The mushrooms in the recipe are also a good source of antioxidants, which help to reduce oxidative stress in the body and boost the immune system.

	2 lbs sirloin or 2 lbs filet of beef
	1 onion , chopped into small pieces
	1 lb puff pastry
	6 ounces chicken pate
	1 egg
	3 ounces butter
	6 ounces button mushrooms
	black pepper ( course ground )