About
If you love meat, well then, you're in for a savory treat! Aberdeen Beef Pie packs in three whole pounds of tender, juicy beef stew cubes, and it doesn't stop there. Your hearty meat excursion continues with a large helping of crispy, salty bacon. The meats are mixed with some tender veggies in a savory, thick sauce to create the most fulfilling filling. Covered with a flakey pie crust and baked until bubbly, Aberdeen Beef Pie is the best, most delicious way to satisfy your meaty cravings!
Ingredients
- 1/4 pound sliced bacon, diced
- 3 pounds of beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups fresh baby carrots, halved
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus more for a workspace
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (10-ounce) package of frozen peas
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten, optional
Directions
Step 1 -In a dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp.
Step 2 -Transfer the cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Step 3 -Brown the beef in the bacon drippings in batches.
Step 4 -Drain the excess grease from the beef and set it aside.
Step 5 -Add the onion to the same pan and sauté until crisp and tender.
Step 6 -Add the carrots, cooked bacon, and browned beef to the onions.
Step 7 -While the meat and veggies are cooking, in a small bowl, combine the flour, broth, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
Step 8 -Add the broth mixture to the beef mixture and bring it to a boil.
Step 9 -Lower the temperature to low-medium, cover the beef mixture and simmer until the meat is tender, for about 1-1 1/2 hours.
Step 10 -Stir in the peas, salt, and pepper.
Step 11 -Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
Step 12 -Transfer the tender beef mixture to an ungreased 11x7-inch baking dish.
Step 13 -On a lightly floured surface, roll the pie crust out into a 12x8-inch rectangle.
Step 14 -Cut slits in the middle of the crust for venting.
Step 15 -Place the crust over the beef mixture, trimming and sealing the edges.
Step 16 -Brush the trimmed crust with the beaten egg.
Step 17 -Bake until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbly, for about 35-40 minutes.
Step 18 -Let the beef pie stand for 15 minutes.
Step 19 -Slice and serve.
