
Quick Mince Pie Recipe
A hearty mince pie with a soft, golden topping that’s quick to prepare and perfect for a comforting family dinner.
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Ingredients
Filling
500g Mince
1 Onion
1 tsp Salt
1 tbls Oil
1/2 tsp Barbeque Spice
1 tsp Gravy Powder / Flour
1/2 tbls Vinegar
1 cup Water
Pastry
1 Egg
1/2 cup Milk
1/2 cup Cooking Oil
1 cup Flour
1/4 tsp Salt
2 tsp Baking Powder
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C.
- Filling: Finely chop 1 onion and fry in 1 tablespoon oil until softened.
- Add 500g mince, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon barbeque spice, 1 teaspoon gravy powder or flour, 1/2 tablespoon vinegar, and 1 cup water.
- Cook until the meat has lost its red colour but is still juicy.
- Transfer the mixture into a 20cm ovenproof dish.
- Pastry: In a bowl, beat together 1/2 cup milk, 1 egg, and 1/2 cup cooking oil.
- Sift 1 cup flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon salt into the milk mixture.
- Mix until just combined and spoon the batter evenly over the mince.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.
- Serve hot with a salad.
Hints & Tips
- Add extra flavour – A pinch of dried herbs or a dash of Worcestershire sauce in the filling can boost the savoury taste.
- Make it cheesy – Sprinkle grated cheese over the pastry before baking for a richer flavour.
- Use leftover mince – This recipe works beautifully with any leftover savoury mince to save time.
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