Easy Mini Ale and Meat Pies

Easy Mini Ale and Meat Pies
  • PREP TIME
    30 mins
  • COOK TIME
    55 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 25 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    12

Savor the comforting embrace of tradition with these miniature meat and ale pies. Each bite is a symphony of rich, savory flavors, encased in a flaky, golden crust. Inexpensive to create, utterly delicious, and deeply satisfying, these pies are perfect for a cozy night in or a delightful gathering. Prepare them ahead, freeze for later, and unlock a taste of homemade goodness whenever you desire.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    52 g
  • Cholesterol
    77 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    22 g
  • Saturated Fat
    11 g
  • Sodium
    1502 mg
  • Sugar
    6 g
  • Fat
    37 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
0 mins

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

02

Step
0 mins

Lightly flour a work surface. Roll each crust out to about 1/8-inch thick. Cut dough to fit three 3x5-inch loaf pans. Push dough into tins and up the edges using your fingertips. Roll out remaining dough for use as top crusts and set aside.

03

Step
5 mins

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add potatoes, celery, onion, and carrot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes. Add beef and cook until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add peas, corn, and ale; cook and stir until reduced by a bit more than half, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.

04

Step
1 mins

Add flour to the vegetable-ale mixture and stir constantly until thick and almost pasty, 1 to 3 minutes. Add stock slowly, stirring constantly. Add ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, tomato bouillon, rosemary, and garlic powder. Reduce heat and simmer until filling mixture reduces to desired thickness and potatoes are cooked through, 7 to 10 minutes.

05

Step
0 mins

Remove pot from heat and allow filling to cool slightly. Fill crusts with filling. Top with remaining dough and pinch edges to seal. Brush tops of pies with beaten egg wash. Cut 3 slits in the top of each pie for air to escape. Place tins on a baking sheet.

06

Step
30 mins

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.

For a richer flavor, consider using a combination of ground beef and ground pork.
Experiment with different ales to find your preferred taste profile.
If you don't have loaf pans, you can use a muffin tin for individual bite-sized pies.
Ensure the filling has cooled slightly before filling the crusts to prevent them from becoming soggy.
To prevent the crust from browning too quickly, cover the pies loosely with foil during the last 15 minutes of baking.
These pies freeze beautifully! Wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil for best results. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) until warmed through.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 4 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (8)
  • Cory Heidenreich

    My kids loved these! A great way to sneak in some extra veggies.

  • Mauricio Crist

    These pies were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the savory filling and flaky crust.

  • Rory Goyette

    I added some chopped mushrooms to the filling, and it was a great addition.

  • Reid Aufderhar

    Freezing them after baking is a lifesaver for busy weeknights. Just pop one in the oven, and dinner is ready!

  • Conrad Fahey

    The recipe was easy to follow, and the pies turned out perfectly. I'll definitely be making these again.

  • Lane Kuphal

    Using a good quality beef stock really makes a difference in the flavor.

  • Josiane Schultz

    I made these for a potluck, and they disappeared in minutes. So easy and delicious!

  • Catalina Cummerata

    Next time, I'm going to try making these with a homemade pastry crust for an even more impressive result.

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