Description
This Savory Aberdeen Beef Pie with Crispy Bacon Delight is a hearty and comforting dish featuring tender beef stew meat, crispy bacon, fresh vegetables, and a flaky golden crust. Perfectly seasoned with Worcestershire sauce and enriched with a luscious filling, this classic meat pie is ideal for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Bacon
- 0.25 pound Bacon, diced
- 3 pounds Beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
Vegetables
- 1 cup Chopped onion
- 1.5 cups Fresh baby carrots, halved
- 1 package (10 ounces) Frozen peas
Other Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 sheet Refrigerated pie crust
- 1 large Egg, lightly beaten (optional, for brushing crust)
Instructions
- Cook the Bacon: In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until it’s crisp. Once cooked, drain the bacon on paper towels to remove excess fat and set aside for later use.
- Brown the Beef: In the same skillet with the rendered bacon fat, add the beef stew meat. Brown the meat thoroughly on all sides to develop flavor and seal in the juices.
- Sauté Vegetables: Stir in the chopped onion and halved baby carrots to the skillet with the beef. Cook them together until the vegetables become tender, approximately 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add Flour: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour evenly over the beef and vegetable mixture. Stir well to coat everything; the flour will help thicken the pie filling.
- Add Liquids and Seasoning: Gradually pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Continue cooking the mixture until it thickens, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Incorporate Peas and Season: Add the frozen peas, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to combine all flavors, then simmer the filling for an additional minute to ensure even heat distribution.
- Assemble the Pie: Transfer the savory beef and vegetable filling into a pie dish. Cover the filling with the refrigerated pie crust, carefully sealing the edges to prevent leaks during baking.
- Prepare for Baking: If desired, brush the top of the pie crust with the lightly beaten egg to achieve a glossy, golden finish.
- Bake the Pie: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the pie for 25 to 30 minutes or until the crust turns a beautiful golden brown and is cooked through.
Notes
- For extra flavor, reserve some bacon fat to brown the beef instead of discarding it.
- You can substitute frozen mixed vegetables if baby carrots are unavailable.
- Let the filling cool slightly before placing the pie crust to prevent sogginess.
- If you prefer a thicker filling, increase the flour to 7 tablespoons.
- Use a pie shield or foil strips if the crust edges brown too quickly during baking.
- The egg wash is optional but recommended for a shiny, appetizing crust.
