Monteith’s Beef & Black Pies

Jun 08, 2023June 8, 20230 6
Satisfying and delicious Monteith's Beef & Black Pies Recipe
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Prep

30 min

Cook

2 hrs 30 min

Ready In

3 hrs

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/4 kg beef , suitable for stewing
1/3 cup flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large brown onion , chopped
1 garlic clove , finely chopped
50 g pancetta or 50 g bacon , finely sliced
2 stalks celery , sliced
2 carrots , sliced
1 cup beef stock
1 cup water
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
330 ml monteith 's black beer
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon Italian parsley , finely chopped
4 sheets frozen puff pastry , thawed
1 egg , beaten with a few drops of milk

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
890
Sugar
5g
Fat
51g
Monteith's Beef & Black Pies Recipe is a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for cold winter evenings. These savory meat pies are packed with flavor and are sure to satisfy even the most hungry of appetites. The beef is slow-cooked in beer and stock until it's tender and delicious, and the crispy puff pastry on top is the perfect finishing touch. This recipe is easy to make and will impress your family and friends. Serve these pies with a simple side salad or mashed potatoes for a comforting meal that will warm you up from the inside out.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan-forced).
2.Cut the beef into bite-sized cubes and coat in flour.
3.Heat olive oil in a large stew pot over medium-high heat. Add onion, garlic and pancetta. Cook until soft.
4.Add celery and carrots and cook for 5 minutes.
5.Add beef, beef stock and water to the pot. Stir well.
6.Add Worcestershire sauce, monteith's black beer, thyme leaves and bay leaves to the pot. Bring to boil.
7.Reduce heat and cook for 2 hours or until meat is tender. Stir occasionally.
8.Remove the bay leaves. Add the chopped parsley to the pot and stir well.
9.Spoon the beef filling into 4 ovenproof porcelain ramekins.
10.Cut the puff pastry into circles that fit the ramekins. Place the circles over pies.
11.Brush the top with beaten egg mixture.
12.Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and cooked through.

PROS

Monteith’s Beef & Black Pies are delicious and filling.

They are easy to make and perfect for cold winter evenings.

CONS

The pies are quite high in calories and fat.

They should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef is a good source of protein, iron and zinc.
Celery and carrots are rich in vitamins and antioxidants.
However, the high calorie and fat content of this dish means that it should not be eaten too often.

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