✨ Introduction
This golden meat pie 🥧 is filled with tender shredded beef 🥩, creamy cheese sauce 🧀, and aromatic herbs 🌿. A rich, indulgent dish perfect for special dinners or cozy weekends. 😍
🧂 Ingredients
- 🥩 500 g cooked shredded beef (or lamb/pork)
- 🧅 1 onion, finely chopped
- 🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 🧈 2 tablespoons butter
- 🥣 1 cup heavy cream
- 🧀 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
- 🌿 1 teaspoon dried thyme or rosemary
- 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste
- 🥧 2 sheets puff pastry
- 🥚 1 egg (for brushing)
👩🍳 Instructions
- 🔥 Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
- 🥘 In a pan, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
- 🥩 Add shredded beef, herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir in cream and cheese until melted and creamy. Let cool slightly.
- 🥧 Roll out one sheet of puff pastry in a baking dish. Add meat mixture evenly.
- 🔁 Cover with second pastry sheet. Seal edges and brush top with beaten egg.
- 🔥 Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and flaky.
- 🌿 Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
🔄 Methods
- Use chicken or turkey instead of beef 🐔🦃.
- Add mushrooms or spinach for extra flavor 🍄🌿.
- Make mini pies for appetizers 🧁.
- Serve with salad or roasted vegetables 🥗🥕.
📚 History
Meat pies are a staple in many cultures—from Moroccan bastila 🇲🇦 to British steak pies 🇬🇧. This creamy version adds a modern twist with cheese and puff pastry.
💪 Benefits
- 🥩 High protein from meat
- 🧀 Calcium from cheese
- 🥧 Energy from pastry
- 🧄 Antioxidants from garlic and herbs
🎨 Formation
Serve on a wooden board or ceramic plate. Garnish with parsley 🌿 and pair with mint tea or lemonade 🍋.
✅ Conclusion
Creamy Meat Pie is rich, flaky, and full of flavor—a showstopper for any table. 🥧✨
❤️ Lovers
- 👨👩👧👦 Families
- 🧑🍳 Meat lovers
- 🥧 Pastry fans
- 🎉 Dinner hosts
- 🍽️ Comfort food seekers