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Meat pie
Fry onion and beef. Flour, tomato, water, salt. Simmer thick. Cool completely.
Questions about this dish
Answers taken from this dish's times, amounts, swaps and tips โ not a chatbot.
How long does Meat pie take?
2 hr 15 min all in โ 30 min prep, 45 min cook, 1 hr rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 6 pies. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
What allergens should I watch?
This recipe is labelled for Wheat. Labels are informational โ check the packets in your kitchen. This is not medical advice.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Dairy-free, Nut-free.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan, Oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at 1 tsp.
What can I use instead?
Puff โ Shortcrust lid. A drier pie. Still a pie.
Any tips from this recipe?
Cold filling. Hot filling melts the pastry into soup. Tomato sauce is correct. Ketchup is the same bottle in this country.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.