Best 3 Scottish Mince Pie Recipes
SCOTTISH MINCE PIE
Steps:
- Place the ground beef in a large pot and pour in enough water (about 8 cups) to cover beef. Boil until beef is cooked through. Drain.
- Add water to cover cooked beef, add onions and enough bouillon granules to taste. Cook until the onions are soft. Season with salt and pepper to your taste and make sure the filling has enough bouillon to have a nice beef flavor.
- Combine the 1/4 cup water with the cornstarch and stir until smooth. Add to the beef mixture and cook until mixture has thickened. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll out pastry to fit a 9-inch pie plate.
- Pour beef mixture into the pastry crust and cover the top with pastry. Crimp edges and puncture top.
- Bake in preheated oven until pie crust is lightly browned, about 40 minutes.
SCOTTISH MINCE PIE
My mother-in-law made this pie in Scotland. It is not a sweet mince pie, but it's easy to make, and a hearty dinner. I serve boiled parsley potatoes and a nice salad with this pie. My children always ask for this pie when they come home to visit.
Provided by Karen Barbour
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European UK and Ireland Scottish
Time 2h55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place the ground beef in a large pot and pour in enough water to cover beef. Boil until beef is cooked through. Drain.
- Add water to cover cooked beef, add onions and enough bouillon granules to taste. Cook until the onions are soft. Season with salt and pepper to your taste and make sure the filling has enough bouillon to have a nice beef flavor.
- Combine the 1/4 cup water with the cornstarch and stir until smooth. Add to the beef mixture and cook until mixture has thickened. Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Roll out pastry to fit a 9-inch pie plate.
- Pour beef mixture into the pastry crust and cover the top with pastry. Crimp edges and prick top.
- Bake in preheated oven until pie crust is lightly browned, about 40 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.4 calories, Carbohydrate 24.1 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 32.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 304.1 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
SCOTCH PIE
Traditional Scottish Pie best eaten on a cold winters day whilst watching Football and drinking Bovril, or served with chips n beans.
Provided by cruicky
Time 50m
Yield Makes Pies
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Melt the lard in the boiling water.
- Sieve the flour into a warmed bowl.Make a well in the middle and mix in the hot fat and water mixture with a wooden spoon.
- When the dough has coled a little - knead with your hands.When it is smooth and 'elastic' - leave in a warm place until firmer (but still elastic enough to roll out)
- Roll out the pastry to around keeping it thin.Cut the pastry into 3- 4 inch round shapes or if you are using pie or muffin molds - to the correct size.Cut out enough circles for the top of the pies.
- Mix the mince with the breadcrumbs and seasoning.
- Add gravy to bind, and mix thoroughly
- Fill the pie shells to 3/4 full.Add the top and seal.
- Using a knife, make a couple of cuts in the centre of the pid to allow the steam to escape.Brush with milk to glaze.
- Pre-heat the oven to 190 centigrade/ 375 F.Bake in the oven for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Tips
- Use high-quality mince. This will make a big difference to the flavor of your pie.
- Don't overcook the mince. You want it to be cooked through, but not dry.
- Add plenty of vegetables. This will add flavor and texture to your pie.
- Use a good quality pastry. This will make your pie look and taste its best.
- Don't overfill your pie dish. You want the pastry to be able to rise and cook properly.
- Bake your pie in a preheated oven. This will help to ensure that it cooks evenly.
- Let your pie cool slightly before serving. This will help to prevent the pastry from becoming soggy.
Conclusion
Scottish mince pies are a delicious and festive treat. By following these tips, you can make sure that your pies turn out perfectly every time. Whether you're making them for a special occasion or just for a family meal, these pies are sure to be a hit.
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