Prepare to be amazed by the sheer delight of this open-faced meat pie! A tender potato crust cradles an abundance of juicy, aromatic filling, making every bite a culinary sensation. We recommend trying it both warm and chilled – it’s a taste sensation either way.
Preparation Time: 60 minutes
Ingredients for 8 servings of Meat Pie:
For the Crust:
- 200 g (about 1 cup) potatoes
- 200 g (about 1.6 cups) flour
- 1 egg
- 50 g (about 3.5 tablespoons) butter
- Salt
For the Filling:
- 500 g (about 1.1 pounds) pork (or ground meat)
- 2 bell peppers
- 1 tomato
- 2 small onions
- 100 ml (about 1/3 cup + 1.5 tablespoons) heavy cream (33-38% fat)
- 100 ml (about 1/3 cup + 1.5 tablespoons) milk
- 2 small eggs (for the filling)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- Salt, pepper
- A bit of grated cheese
Meat Pie Preparation:
Prepare the Potato Crust:
- Finely chop and boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain the water and mash the potatoes.
- Add an egg, butter, and mix thoroughly. Incorporate the flour to form a dough.
- Spread the dough in a removable form, creating raised edges. Place it in the freezer while preparing the filling.
Prepare the Filling:
- Slice the bell peppers and lightly sauté them. Finely chop the onions, sauté separately, then add the diced meat. Cook until almost done, seasoning with salt.
- Add the peppers and finely diced tomato to the meat mixture. Spread the filling over the potato crust.
Prepare the Egg-Milk Mixture:
- Mix cream, milk, and tomato paste. Add an egg and lightly beat. Season with salt and pepper. Pour this mixture over the pie filling.
Baking:
- Bake for 40 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius (392 degrees Fahrenheit). Sprinkle grated cheese over the pie 10 minutes before it’s done.
- Get ready to savor every bite of this delectable Meat Pie – a perfect blend of convenience and flavor!
