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    Cooking Gorgeous » All Recipes » Main Dishes

    Mince Beef Pie

    Published: Jul 2, 2021 · Modified: Sep 8, 2022 by Ayla Clulee · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Mince Beef and Onion Pie is a comforting and delicious dish made with minced beef, onions, peppers, and tomatoes filled in a buttery and crispy pastry. This savory mince pie is very easy to make and ready in just 40 minutes. It is the perfect dish for weeknight meals, but also great for a Sunday lunch or special occasions such as Thanksgiving or Christmas.

    freshly baked minced beef pie
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    • Why This Recipe Works?
    • Ingredients and Substitutes
    • How to Make Minced Beef Pie?
    • Top Tip From the Chef
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Related Recipes
    • Mince Beef and Onion Pie

    This super easy savory meat pie is as yummy as it looks and is packed with Mediterranean flavors. Perfect recipe if you are craving some delicious meat pie but don't have time for slow cooking.

    a slice of freshly made minced beef pie

    Why This Recipe Works?

    • This savory mince and onion pie is perfect for a weekday meal and a perfect crowd-pleaser.
    • You can prepare the ground beef filling and the pastry a couple of days in advance. Keep them in the fridge separately and build the pie on the day you want to cook.
    • You can freeze the leftovers and keep them for up to 3 months.
    • This super delicious pie is very easy to make with step-by-step instructions and pictures.

    Ingredients and Substitutes

    Things You Need For The Filling

    labeled picture of ingredients for minced beef pie
    • Ground beef - I prefer minced beef with %15 fat content. This pie would also taste great with any other minced meat such as lamb or turkey.
    • Onions - I use brown onions but yellow, white, or red onions are fine as well.
    • Green peppers - Turkish green peppers are best for this recipe but you can use bell peppers or Padron peppers if you prefer.
    • Tomatoes - Use fresh tomatoes to add some tanginess and color to the dish. You can use tinned tomatoes but you need to cook until the liquid evaporates and add a pinch of sugar.
    • Parsley - Flat-leaf or curly parsley perfectly complements this pie but you can use thyme, chives, or any other herbs you prefer.
    • Seasoning - Adjust the salt to your taste, this amount works perfectly for us but we all have different taste buds. You can add extra chilies to spice this dish up but the warmth from Turkish peppers is usually enough for this dish.

    Things You Need for the Pastry

    labeled picture of ingredients for making the pastry
    • Plain flour - It is also known as all-purpose flour and is best for pastries, cakes, and biscuits.
    • Butter - This recipe recalls less butter than usual pie crusts which makes it healthier yet still deliciously crispy! Gently melt the butter without letting it boil and let it cool down for 5 minutes before adding it to the flour.
    • Yogurt - Use plain yogurt with no sugar or flavor added. Yogurt adds the pastry a tangy flavor and also makes them fluffy and light.
    • Baking powder - Baking powder helps to increase the volume and lighten the texture of the pastry.

    Please see the recipe card below for exact quantities.

    How to Make Minced Beef Pie?

    It is very easy to make this delicious pie and to achieve the best results, you need to follow a few simple steps:

    Prepare the Dough

    Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Add the melted butter, yogurt, milk, and egg to the dry ingredients and mix until you form a dough.

    flour, butter, yoghurt, milk and baking powder are placed in a bowl

    Knead the dough for a minute until it feels soft and smooth. Cover the dough and let it cool in the fridge for half an hour while preparing the meat filling.

    the dough for minced beef pie is in a bowl

    Prepare the Meat Filling

    Place a pan on medium heat and brown the mince, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to break the mince down into small pieces.

    browning the mince in a pan for minced beef pie

    When the mince is browned, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the onions. (Skip the olive oil if the mince released enough fat to sauté the onions).

    Sautéing the onions with the mince

    Add peppers and saute for another minute before adding the tomatoes.

    peppers are added to the pan for sautéing

    Cook for a few minutes then add the parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika. Give it a good stir and remove the pan from the heat. Let the filling cool down while lining the pastry.

    Tomatoes, spices and parsley are added to the minced beef pie mixture

    Assemble the Pie and Cook

    Preheat the oven to 180° C (360° F). Take the pastry out of the fridge and divide it into ⅔ and ⅓. 

    the dough is divided in two

    Use the larger section ( the ⅔ ) of the pastry to line your 23 cm (9") dia spring cake pan. Roll the pastry out to the size of 30 cm (12") dia and line the bottom and sides of your cake pan.

    the pastry rolled out and lined the bottom of the cake tin

    Spoon the meat filling into the pastry and fold the excess pastry onto the filling.

    the sides of the pastry are folded on top of the filling

    Divide the rest of the pastry into 7 pieces and roll them into strips to decorate the top of the pie. Egg wash the pastry with egg and sprinkle on nigella seeds or sesame seeds.

    the pie is decorated with pastry strips, egg washed and sprinkled with nigella seeds

    Or alternatively, you can roll the dough into a circle and cover the filling entirely.

    Cook in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.

    minced beef pie baked until golden

    Top Tip From the Chef

    • Let the mince and onion pie filling cooled down entirely before assembling the pie to avoid the pastry melting.
    • Always start with browning the mince before adding the other ingredients. The mince will release its fat and you might not need to add oil to brown your onions or sautée your vegetables depending on how much fat the mince contains.
    • Don't worry if your pie doesn't look like a piece of art, this is a rustic pie and it still will taste delicious.

    Serving Suggestions

    There are many ways to enjoy this scrumptious beef pie. I really enjoy eating eat with some healthy salad such as Rocket Salad With Parmesan, Indian Chickpea Salad (Chana Salad) or Greek Cucumber Salad.

    For a more substantial meal why not add a bowl of soup to your menu? Try out this super healthy Turkish Lentil Soup (Mercimek Corbasi), Red Pepper and Tomato Soup or Spiced Butternut Squash Soup.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I make Mince Beef Pie ahead?

    Yes, you can prepare the mince filling and keep it refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
    You can also prepare the pastry ahead of time. Keep the pastry tightly wrapped in a cling film and refrigerate it for up to a week. Leave it at room temperature for 15 minutes before rolling it out.

    Can you freeze the Minced Beef Pie?

    Yes, this lovely beef pie is freezer friendly. If you want to double the recipe up and freeze some to eat later, simply let the pie cool down, portion it and cover with cling film individually before putting them in the freezer. No need to defrost when you want to reheat. Simply cover with tin foil and reheat in preheated oven until piping hot.

    How to store the leftovers?

    The leftover pie will keep refrigerated for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

    Related Recipes

    For other delicious savory pie recipes why not try:

    • Mushroom And Leek Pie
    • Easy Cottage Pie
    • Steak Pie
    • Easy Fish Pie With Leeks

    Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how it turned out! Leave a comment below and tag @cookingorgeous on Instagram and hashtag it #cookingorgeous.

    I hope you enjoy the process of making this scrumptious Mince Beef and Onion Pie as much as you enjoy eating it! 🙂

    Bon appétit! / Afiyet Olsun! 

    minced beef pie freshly baked

    Mince Beef and Onion Pie

    Ayla Clulee
    Mince Beef and Onion Pie is a comforting and delicious dish made with minced beef, onions, peppers, and tomatoes filled in a buttery and crispy pastry. 
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mediterranean
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 734 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 kitchen scale
    • 1 9" springform cake tin
    • 1 Pastry brush
    • 1 measuring spoons
    • 1 sifter
    • 1 frying pan
    • 1 Sharp knife
    • 1 Rolling Pin

    Ingredients
     
     

    For the Pastry

    • 325 g plain flour 2 ⅝ cups
    • 125 g melted butter ½ cup
    • 45 g natural yoghurt ¼ cup
    • 65 ml milk ⅓ cup
    • 1 egg
    • 2 teaspoon baking powder (10 grams)
    • ½ teaspoon salt (3 grams)

    For the Meat Filling

    • 300 g beef mince
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
    • 2 Turkish chillies or 1 green bell pepper (approximately 70 grams) (sliced)
    • 1 large tomato (approximately 200 grams) (chopped)
    • 2 tablespoon parsley (chopped)
    • ⅔ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • 1 egg yolk (for eggwash)

    Instructions
     

    Preparing the Dough

    • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a large bowl.
    • Add the melted butter, yogurt, milk, and egg to the dry ingredients and mix until you form a soft dough.
    • Knead the dough for a minute until it feels soft and smooth.
    • Cover the dough and let it cool in the fridge for half an hour and start preparing the mince filling.

    Preparing the Meat Filling

    • Place a pan on medium heat and brown the mince, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon to break the mince down into small pieces.
    • When the mince is browned, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the onions. (Skip the olive oil if the mince released enough fat to sauté the onions).
    • Add peppers and saute for another minute before adding the tomatoes.
    • Cook for a few minutes then add the parsley, salt, pepper, and paprika.
    • Give it a good stir and remove the pan from the heat.
    • Let the filling cool down while lining the pastry.

    Assembling and Cooking the Pie

    • Preheat the oven to 180° C (360° F).
    • Take the pastry out of the fridge and divide it into ⅔ and ⅓.
    • Use the larger section ( the ⅔ ) of the pastry to line your 23 cm (9") Ø springform cake tin.
    • Roll the pastry out to the size of 30 cm (12") dia and line the bottom and sides of your cake pan. 
    • Spoon the meat filling in the pastry and fold the excess pastry onto the filling.
    • Divide the rest of the pastry into 7 pieces and roll them into strips to decorate the top of the pie.
    • Eggwash the pastry with egg yolk and sprinkle on some nigella seeds.
    • Cook in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.

    Notes

    • You can prepare the ground beef filling and the pastry a couple of days in advance.
    • Let the mince and onion pie filling cooled down entirely before assembling the pie to avoid the pastry melting.
    • Always start with browning the mince before adding the other ingredients. The mince will release its fat and you might not need to add oil to brown your onions or sautée your vegetables depending on how much fat the mince contains.
    • Don't worry if your pie doesn't look like a piece of art, this is a rustic pie and it still will taste delicious.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 734kcalCarbohydrates: 71gProtein: 29gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 207mgSodium: 1201mgPotassium: 680mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1731IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 209mgIron: 7mg
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    Comments

    1. Geoffrey King

      July 02, 2021 at 2:47 pm

      5 stars
      Oh man this sounds a looks delicious! Can't wait to try it!

      Reply
      • Ayla Clulee

        July 02, 2021 at 3:12 pm

        It is delicious! Let me know if you like it when you try 🙂
        Best wishes
        Ayla

        Reply
    2. Matt

      July 02, 2021 at 6:10 pm

      5 stars
      This awesome

      Reply
      • Ayla Clulee

        July 03, 2021 at 5:22 am

        Thank you Matt 🙂

        Reply
    3. Ayla

      August 03, 2021 at 3:04 pm

      5 stars
      Love this! Have made this a few times now for a quick, satisfying, and delicious lunch.

      Reply

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