Savory Beef And Cheddar Pie Food

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.

EASY SHEPHERD'S PIE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375ºF.
• Brown meat in large skillet; drain. Return meat to skillet. Add mixed vegetables and gravy; mix well.
• Spoon into 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Mix potatoes, cream cheese, garlic and 1/2 cup cheddar until blended; spoon over meat mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar.
• Bake 20 min. or until heated through.

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, 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 MEAT PIE

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 375. In a skillet, combine beef, onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, and any other vegetables if you choose more. Cook while breaking up the meat over medium heat until the beef is cooked through. (I usually cook the meat about halfway through first, then add the rest). Lower the heat to medium, add the beer, steak sauce, and chili powder and cook another 10 minutes. Add the cheese, 2 teaspoons of salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper (I like to add cayenne pepper too). Let cool
• 2. Roll out your puff pastries or pastry dough (X2). I cheat and use store bought cold pastry rolls, but feel free to make your own special pie dough! Transfer the first pastry or puff crust into a deep dish pie pan or cast iron skillet. Transfer meat mix into the pie dish or skillet. Put the top crust on and press the edges closed.
• 3. Place the pie on a baking sheet. Brush top with egg and then sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place an X into the pastry top and then bake for 30 minutes (or check to see how dark the crust is). Take out and cool for 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy this savory pie!
• 4. You are welcome to play around with the ingredients in this filling. It should always have the ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and beer. I usually add red bell peppers, peas, and corn if it needs more bulk. I also use malt beer if I do not have dark beer as it has a "bite" to it like dark beer does. I often add Worcestershire sauce for extra richness and cayenne for a "kick." Have fun and enjoy this savory comfort food.

SAVORY SOUTHERN-STYLE CHEESEBURGER PIE

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Preheat oven to 375 F. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Crumble ground beef into skillet and add chopped onion.
• Cook until onion is translucent and ground beef is no longer pink, stirring constantly. Drain off excess fat.
• To beef and onion mixture, add minced garlic, along with burger seasoning or steak seasoning blend, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
• In a medium bowl, whisk eggs with mustard, ketchup, and Worcestershire sauce.
• Stir in chopped dill pickle slices, if using.
• Stir egg mixture into cooled ground beef mixture.
• Add about 1/2 cup of the cheese and stir to blend.
• Pack meat and cheese mixture into pie shell and bake for 30 minutes.
• Top with sliced tomatoes and bacon , if using, and then top with remaining shredded cheese.
• Bake cheeseburger pie for 5 to 10 minutes longer, or until cheese topping has melted and crust has browned.