Description
Savory Meat and Cheese Pie is the ultimate comfort food, featuring a buttery, flaky crust filled with a delicious blend of ground beef, cheddar cheese, and savory spices. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family dinners, this pie is sure to impress with its rich flavors and golden-brown finish. Enjoy it warm from the oven for a delightful meal that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup spinach or mushrooms (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a pie dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onions in olive oil until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Add ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned. Stir in salt, pepper, thyme, and smoked paprika.
- Mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
- Roll out puff pastry into the pie dish. Pour meat mixture inside and cover with another layer of pastry. Seal edges by crimping.
- Brush the top with beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg