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This cheese and minced meat pie with puff pastry is a hearty and savory dish made with tender minced meat, aromatic vegetables, and a creamy cheese sauce – all wrapped in buttery puff pastry. It's perfect for a cozy dinner or as a filling meal at celebrations. With its hearty layers, this pie will become a favorite comfort food in your household.
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 40 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Cuisine: European, Homestyle
Ingredients:
For the filling:
300g ground meat (beef, pork, or a mixture)
1 carrot, grated
1 onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried paprika or chili flakes (optional, for seasoning)
½ tsp salt (or to taste)
100g (1 cup) grated cheese (cheddar or your choice of cheese)
For the cheese sauce:
For the cheese sauce:
30g (2 tbsp) unsalted butter
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
150ml (⅔ cup) milk
Dash of nutmeg
50g processed cheese
100g (1 cup) grated cheese (cheddar or your choice of cheese)
For assembly:
1 sheet puff pastry
3 eggs Beaten
1 egg yolk (for brushing)
Step-by-step cooking instructions:
Prepare the filling:
Heat the pan:
Heat a pan over medium heat and add a little oil. This allows the onion and carrot to sauté without sticking to the pan.
Cook the vegetables:
Add the finely chopped onion and grated carrot to the pan. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir occasionally to ensure the vegetables cook evenly.
Add the ground meat:
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