Corned Beef Pie
Chunks of corned beef, onion and potato in a thick gravy under a golden shortcrust lid. The Northern working-week classic, in seventy minutes.
Method
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Rub the butter into the flour and salt, stir in the water until the dough holds, divide into two discs, wrap and chill 30 minutes.
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Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onions 8 minutes until soft. Add the potatoes and cook 5 minutes.
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Sprinkle over the flour, stir 1 minute, then add the stock, brown sauce, Worcestershire sauce and pepper.
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Simmer 10 minutes, until the potatoes are just tender and the gravy is very thick. Fold in the corned beef and cool 15 minutes.
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Heat the oven to 200°C / 400°F with a baking tray on the lower shelf.
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Roll the larger disc and line a 23 cm pie dish. Fill with the mixture.
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Roll the second disc, cover the pie, trim, crimp, cut a steam vent and brush with the egg.
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Bake on the hot tray 35 to 40 minutes, until deep golden.
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Rest 10 minutes and serve.
Chef’s Tips
- Keep the corned beef in chunks. Mashed, it loses its texture.
- Make the gravy very thick so the slice holds together.
- Cool the filling for a few minutes so it does not melt the pastry.
Pairing Suggestions
- Baked beans
- Brown sauce
- Mushy peas
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerate up to 4 days and eat cold or reheat at 170°C for 20 minutes. Freeze for 2 months.
Common questions
How long does Corned Beef Pie take to make?
About 1 hour 10 minutes in total — 25 minutes of preparation and 45 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 6.
What are the key tips for making Corned Beef Pie?
Keep the corned beef in chunks. Mashed, it loses its texture. Make the gravy very thick so the slice holds together. Cool the filling for a few minutes so it does not melt the pastry.
What should I serve with Corned Beef Pie?
Baked beans; Brown sauce; Mushy peas.
Can Corned Beef Pie be made ahead or frozen?
Refrigerate up to 4 days and eat cold or reheat at 170°C for 20 minutes. Freeze for 2 months.
Is Corned Beef Pie suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Corned Beef Pie?
About 526 kcal per serving, with 22 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 30 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutritional Highlights
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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