The Australian meat pie or meat pie is a national icon consumed at sporting events and bakeries since colonial times. The generous proportion of caramelized onion differentiates the Australian version from the British one. It is served hot with tomato sauce (dead horse) on top.
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Australian mince pie
Australian mince pie with caramelized onion and mashed potatoes.
- Australia
- Main course
- High protein
- medium
35 min
Tiempo de Preparación
6
Servings
Nutrición por ración
- Calories 460 kcal
- Protein 24 g
- Fiber 3 g
- Carbohydrates 38 g
- Fat 22 g
- Sodium 680 mg
Story behind the dish
Preparation
Australian mince pie is an Australian preparation with medium difficulty. Reserve about 70 minutes in total (35 for mise en place and preparation, 35 for cooking). Follow the 6 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 500 g of minced beef.
- Have ready: 500 g finely chopped onion.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons of tomato concentrate.
- Have ready: 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce.
- Have ready: 1 teaspoon mustard powder.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
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Sauté onion for 15 minutes until caramelized
Sauté onion for 15 minutes until caramelized, add meat and brown, crumbling. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
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Add tomato
Add tomato, Worcestershire and mustard, cook 10 minutes, reduce until thick.
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Prepare mashed potatoes
Prepare mashed potatoes, butter, milk and nutmeg.
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Line mold with dough
Line mold with dough, fill with meat, cover with smoothed puree. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time
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Cover with second sheet of dough
Cover with a second sheet of dough, seal the edges, brush with egg, make a chimney. The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time.
The dough should be smooth and elastic; If it breaks when stretched, add liquid one at a time
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Bake at 190 C for 30-35 minutes until golden.
Bake at 190 C for 30-35 minutes until golden brown, serve with tomato sauce. Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later.
Look for a uniform golden color; The seal concentrates flavor and prevents it from releasing too much liquid later
Chef's tips
- Test for salt and doneness before serving; the last adjustment makes the difference.
- Use fresh and seasonal ingredients: the quality of the product is noticeable in the final result.
Variations
- Vegetarian version replacing the meat with sautéed mushrooms or cooked legumes.
- Vegan dairy-free version using plant-based cheese or cream alternatives.
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