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Scottish Mince Pie

SUBMITTED BY: Karen Barbour

"My mother-in-law made this pie in Scotland. It is not a sweet mince pie, but it's easy to make, and a hearty dinner. I serve boiled parsley potatoes and a nice salad with this pie. My children always ask for this pie when they come home to visit."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 19 stars. This recipe average a 4.4 star rating.
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Original recipe yield 1 -9 inch pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 large onion, minced
  • 1/8 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
  • 4 cups water to cover
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Place the ground beef in a large pot and pour in enough water to cover beef. Boil until beef is cooked through. Drain.
  3. Add water to cover cooked beef, add onions and enough bouillon granules to taste. Cook until the onions are soft. Season with salt and pepper to your taste and make sure the filling has enough bouillon to have a nice beef flavor.
  4. Combine the 1/4 cup water with the cornstarch and stir until smooth. Add to the beef mixture and cook until mixture has thickened.
  5. Pour beef mixture into the pastry crust and cover the top with pastry. Crimp edges and prick top.
  6. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until crust is lightly browned.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2004 by Deanne
My husband moved here to the US from Scotland 2+ years ago. Besides Indian food, he misses... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2004 by SAMMYSAM
This recipe has been a hit every single time I have served it. So much so, in fact people... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by Ginberry
We loved this version of a popular meal. I used Bisto (tm) instead of beef boulion cubes or... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 19, 2004 by KLUTZ7843
Delicious! I did make some alterations to the dish to suit my tastes. I substituted the onion... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2006 by CATHYLYNN
My family really liked this pie. I grew up with my mom making Scottish mince but she served it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2008 by janzjewelz
This was very tasty. I did add a teaspoon or so of BBQ sauce and also some Parissiene Essence... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2008 by missyoumuch
I made this with venison and it was to die for! Don't be intimidated by meat pies, they are a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 1, 2007 by Lauren Koblara
This is a great recipe and was so easy to follow. I threw in some frozen peas and fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2006 by KYLIEHINE
nice nice!! Im from new zealand and I miss my mince pies!! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by amydoll
This recipe was fun to make because I've never had anything like this before, but I didn't... MORE