CHRISTMAS MEAT PIE - COOK AHEAD AND FREEZE
Found on the BBC Good Food site.Made this for the family at Christmas and everyone LOVED it! I'm not going to wait 12 months before making another (minus the holly leaves!) The time stated excludes cooling.
Provided by Tina and Dave
Categories Savory Pies
Time 2h5m
Yield 10-12 slices
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 190C/fan 170C/gas 5. Heat 1 tbsp oil and the butter in a frying pan, then add the onion and fry for 5 mins until softened. Cool slightly. Tip the sausagemeat, lemon zest, breadcrumbs, apricots, chestnuts and thyme into a bowl. Add the onion and cranberries, and mix everything together with your hands, adding plenty of pepper and a little salt.
- Cut each chicken breast into three fillets lengthwise and season all over with salt and pepper. Heat the remaining oil in the frying pan, and fry the chicken fillets quickly until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
- Roll out two-thirds of the pastry to line a 20-23cm springform or deep loose-based tart tin. Press in half the sausage mix and spread to level. Then add the chicken pieces in one layer and cover with the rest of the sausage. Press down lightly.
- Roll out the remaining pastry. Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg and cover with the pastry lid. Pinch the edges to seal, then trim. Brush the top of the pie with egg, then roll out the trimmings to make holly leaf shapes and berries. Decorate the pie and brush again with egg.
- Set the tin on a baking sheet and bake for 50-60 mins, then cool in the tin for 15 minutes Remove and leave to cool completely. Serve with a winter salad and pickles.
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Brandon Clayton
[email protected]This meat pie is a labor of love, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a beautiful and delicious dish that will impress your guests.
rosemary romero
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and interesting meat pie recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill. It's a unique and delicious take on a classic dish.
Naod Girma
[email protected]This meat pie is perfect for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the gravy is so flavorful.
Brooklynn Ned
[email protected]I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time and frozen. It's so convenient to have a delicious meal ready to go when I'm short on time.
Hussnain G
[email protected]This meat pie is a classic for a reason. It's delicious, easy to make, and always a hit with my family and friends.
Chibuo Ezinne
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pastry, so I made this meat pie with a mashed potato crust. It was a nice change of pace and it turned out really well.
rj hj
[email protected]This meat pie is a great way to use up leftover turkey or chicken. I added some chopped celery and onion to the filling, and it was delicious.
Leedyia J.
[email protected]I made this meat pie in a muffin tin and it was perfect for a party. The individual pies were easy to serve and everyone loved them.
Merajuddin Kakar
[email protected]I'm not a fan of mincemeat, so I used a mixture of ground beef, pork, and lamb instead. It turned out really well!
Adams Vilnis
[email protected]This meat pie was a bit more time-consuming to make than I expected, but it was worth it. The end result was a delicious and impressive dish.
don st martin
[email protected]I added some chopped mushrooms and carrots to the filling, which gave it a nice extra flavor and texture.
Erastus Vitalis
[email protected]I used ground turkey in this recipe instead of beef, and it turned out great! The turkey was still moist and flavorful, and the overall flavor of the pie was lighter.
Ahmed 1
[email protected]I made this meat pie ahead of time and froze it, which was really convenient. When I was ready to serve it, I just thawed it in the refrigerator overnight and then baked it. It was just as good as if I had made it fresh.
Daniel Vasquez
[email protected]This meat pie was easy to make and it turned out so well! I was worried that the crust would be too dry, but it was actually perfect. The filling was also very flavorful.
Sondia Naruses
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meat pies, but this one was surprisingly good! The crust was flaky and the filling was flavorful and moist. I would definitely make this again.
Ewan Potat
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The only thing I do differently is add a little bit of garlic and onion powder to the filling.
Brii Marston
[email protected]I made this meat pie for Christmas dinner and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, even my picky eaters. The filling was so savory and the crust was just the right amount of flaky.
M shafique Ch
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my meat pie turned out perfect! It was a hit with my family and friends. The leftovers were even better the next day.
5 Star
[email protected]This Christmas meat pie was absolutely delicious! The filling was flavorful and moist, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again for my holiday gatherings.