Ingredients:
โ€“ 1 lb (450 g) ground beef ๐Ÿฅฉ
โ€“ 1 onion, finely chopped ๐Ÿง…
โ€“ 2 cloves garlic, minced ๐Ÿง„
โ€“ 1 cup frozen peas and carrots ๐Ÿฅ•๐Ÿฒ
โ€“ 1/2 cup beef broth ๐Ÿ’ง
โ€“ 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce ๐Ÿถ
โ€“ 1 teaspoon dried thyme ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ 1/2 teaspoon paprika ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
โ€“ Salt and pepper to taste ๐Ÿง‚
โ€“ 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (or homemade pie crusts) ๐Ÿฅง
โ€“ 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash) ๐Ÿฅš
Preparation:
1. Cook the beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat. ๐Ÿฅฉ
2. Add vegetables: Stir in the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent. Add the frozen peas and carrots, and cook until heated through. ๐Ÿง…๐Ÿง„๐Ÿฅ•
3. Add seasonings: Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and paprika. Stir well and cook until the mixture thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste. ๐Ÿ’ง๐Ÿถ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ๐Ÿง‚
4. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC). ๐Ÿ”ฅ
5. Prepare the crust: Roll out the pie crusts and cut into circles or squares, depending on your preference. ๐Ÿฅง
6. Assemble the pies: Place a spoonful of the meat mixture onto each crust piece. Fold over or cover with another piece of crust, sealing the edges with a fork. ๐ŸฅŸ
7. Brush and bake: Brush the tops of the pies with the beaten egg. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown. ๐Ÿฅš๐Ÿ”ฅ
8. Serve: Let the pies cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Nebraska Meat Pies! ๐Ÿ˜‹
These meat pies are a savory and satisfying treat perfect for any meal!