Savory Beef And Cheddar Pie Recipes

SAVORY BEEF HAND PIES

Steps:

• In a medium frying pan on medium heat, add the Ground Beef and spices.
• When the Ground Beef is almost browned, about 8 minutes, add the onion.
• Cook until the Ground Beef is completely cooked through (160ºF) and the onoions are translucent.
• Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
• Cut circles out of the pie crust, they should be about 4-6 inches in diameter. You should get 12-14 circles. You can use a large cookie butter or biscuit cutter or just trace a drinking glass if you don't have a cutter.
• Divide the Ground Beef and cheese up evenly between the circles.
• Fold the circles in half and press the edges together gently. Crimp them firmly with a fork.
• Whisk the egg and water together. Brush it onto each beef hand pie.
• Place the beef hand pies on a lined or greased sheet tray.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the tops are golden brown.
• Serve with fresh cut veggies to make it a completely hand-held meal.

BEEF AND CHEDDAR HAND PIES

Steps:

• Heat a large nonstick skillet over high. Add beef, garlic, and onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, about 7 minutes. Stir in Worcestershire and Dijon; season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and let cool completely. Stir in cheese.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Roll out pastry on a lightly floured surface to a 14-inch square. Cut into four 7-inch squares; place a quarter of beef mixture on each. Brush edges with egg, then fold one corner of each pie over, forming a triangle. Press edges to seal.
• Place pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush tops with more egg. Cut 2 vents in each top; freeze 10 minutes. Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Serve with broccoli rabe.

BEEF, CHEDDAR AND POTATO PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. In a skillet, combine the beef, carrots, onion, celery, garlic and potato and cook, breaking up the meat, over medium-high heat until the beef is cooked through and some liquid has evaporated, about 15 minutes. Lower the heat to medium, add the beer and cook for 10 minutes. Add the cheese, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Let cool.
• On a floured surfaced, roll 1 puff pastry sheet into a 12-inch round. Place in a 10-inch skillet or deep pie dish. Roll the remaining puff pastry sheet into an 11-inch round. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the meat mixture to the skillet. Lightly brush the edge of the crust with some of the egg wash, then place the second sheet on top. Press edges to seal, then trim to a 1/2-inch edge.
• Place the pie on a baking sheet. Brush the top with more of the egg wash and cut an "X" into the pastry. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bake for 45 minutes, tenting with foil if the crust darkens too quickly. Transfer to a rack to cool for 15 minutes.
• **TIP: Bake the pie up to 1 day ahead, then reheat in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.**.

SAVORY BEEF AND CHEDDAR PIE

Steps:

• Cook ground beef, onion and garlic in a large frying pan over med-high heat for 5-10 min, breaking beef into small pieces until no longer pink and onion is tender.
• Drain grease.
• Add oregano, basil, rosemary, thyme, salt, sugar, pepper, sage and tarragon.
• Mix well, stir in tomato sauce.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 15 minute.
• Meanwhile, prepare Cheddar Pastry.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
• Sift flour and salt together, stir in cheese.
• Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Add water, one Tbs at a time, stirring lightly until mixture forms a ball.
• Divide pastry in half.
• Roll one half on floured surface into a 12" circle, place in a 9" pie plate.
• Sprinkle 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese on bottom of pastry.
• Top with 1/3 of the beef mixture.
• Repeat cheese and beef layer twice.
• Roll remaining pastry into a 10" circle, cut steam vents and place on top of the pie.
• Trim pastry edges a 1/2" from the rim and fold pastry under bottom crust, crimp the edges.
• Beat egg with 1 Tbs of water.
• Brush top of pie with egg wash, you will not use it all.
• Bake 15 min @ 425 degrees.
• Reduce oven temp to 350 degrees and continue baking for 20 minute.
• Let pie sit 20 min to set.
• Cut pie into wedges, top with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with bell peppers.

SAVORY BEEF & CHEESE LAYERED CREPES

Steps:

• 1. For the Crepes: Mix the flour, salt, & sugar in a bowl. In a separate bowl break the eggs and whisk until mixed well. Add to the flour mixture. Add the milk and butter and mix well. In a 8 or 10 inch skillet or crepe pan add oil to cover the bottom. Pour in some of the crepe batter swirling the pan to completely cover the bottom. Let cook until set on the bottom then flip the crepe and cook 30 seconds than lay the crepe out onto parchment paper. Continue with the rest of the crepe dough. You should have 4 crepes. Set aside
• 2. Mornay Sauce: Whisk together the egg yolk and cream. Set aside In a saucepan add the butter and let it melt. Stir in the flour and whisk until browned. Cook on low heat for about 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in the milk until the sauce is creamy and thickened. Remove from heat and add the egg yolk and cream mixture. Whisk until well incorporated. Stir in the cheese 2 tbsp at at time until it is melted and smooth. Add nutmeg and salt and pepper. Set aside.
• 3. Filling: Add a little oil to a skillet. Add the onion and garlic and saute 4 minutes. Add the ground beef breaking it up and cook until meat is done. Drain. Stir in the tomato sauce and tomato paste. Cook until warmed through.
• 4. To assemble the dish Preheat oven 350 degrees. Get a baking dish big enough to fit the crepes. I used a pie pan. Spray with cooking spray and add one crepe. Top the crepe with 1/3 of the beef mixture, then 1/3 of the cheddar cheese then 1/4 or the Parmesan cheese. Top with 1/4 or the Mornay sauce. Add another crepe. Top with beef, cheddar, parm and mornay again. Add another crepe and top with beef, cheddar , parm and mornay. Add the final crepe and pour remaining Mornay sauce on top and then sprinkle the remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. Top with chopped Parsley and cut into pieces to serve,