Skip to content

Details page sections

Sean's Kiwi Mince and Cheese Pie
Sean's Kiwi Mince and Cheese Pie
Pastry

Sean's Kiwi Mince and Cheese Pie

4.4
30 mins
20 mins
Moderate
4

Series 2, Episode 4. Sean's Kiwi Mince and Cheese Pie made him the winner of the second challenge in episode 4. You can use ready-made pastry or go the extra mile and give Sean's Rough Puff Pastry a go! See link below.

Keep my screen awake
  • Ingredients
  • Method

Ingredients

  • 700g rough puff pastry (recipe link at the bottom of the page)
  • 1 Tbsp Olivani Pure Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 500g lean beef mince
  • 30g Edmonds Standard Grade Flour
  • 175ml beef stock (ready-made is fine)
  • 125ml beer (Sean used a lager beer)
  • 2 Tbsp tomato puree or paste (Sean used paste)
  • 1 Tbsp vegemite or marmite, optional (Sean used marmite)
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ tsp mixed herbs
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 200g grated tasty cheese
  • 1 egg (for egg wash, mixed together with 2 tablespoons of water)
  • 2 Tbsp of black or white sesame seeds for the topping
approved=true&orderBy=-hs_createdate&limit=10&offset=0


{has_more=true, offset=10, total=31, results=[{comment_text=I loveee this pie my husband went crazy when I made this for his dinner. I will most definitely be making this more for me and my husband. 5 stars#sus, approved=true, user_name=jamie, hs_createdate=1724293400111, rating_new__1_5_=5, id=14635675398}, {comment_text=Absolutely delicious!! My other half ( a kiwi) misses the taste of home and these (along with Ginger Crunch) are his go to comfort foods here in the UK., approved=true, user_name=Annie, hs_createdate=1714996621476, rating_new__1_5_=5, id=13112340090}, {comment_text=lovely, approved=true, user_name=pat, hs_createdate=1702249884707, rating_new__1_5_=5, id=11175662154}, {comment_text=awesome, approved=true, user_name=pat, hs_createdate=1702249883687, rating_new__1_5_=5, id=11175375015}, {comment_text=Tastes nothing like a ‘kiwi mince and cheese' should've called it something else, approved=true, user_name=Liam, hs_createdate=1702249883569, rating_new__1_5_=1, id=11175475857}, {comment_text=Absolutely delicious pie. I cook for a few elderly people and they all adore this. Thank you, Sean., approved=true, user_name=Sara Green, hs_createdate=1702249883094, rating_new__1_5_=5, id=11175594162}, {comment_text=It was a very rich alright tasting pie, i prefer the more classic kiwi pie taste, approved=true, user_name=Nick, hs_createdate=1702249882401, rating_new__1_5_=3, id=11175501714}, {comment_text=This was unreal...... I live in Switzerland, where there is a distinct lack of pies..... their loss.... my first attempt at making them and it was awesome.... so moist,And full of flavour...... reminded me a bit of home..., approved=true, user_name=Chris, hs_createdate=1702249881700, rating_new__1_5_=5, id=11175411203}, {comment_text=The best pie I have ever made. Add some veggies in, you can't even taste em, approved=true, user_name=Sophie, hs_createdate=1702249879906, rating_new__1_5_=5, id=11175696799}, {comment_text=My go to dinner! Use lentils instead of mince for an awesome vege pie., approved=true, user_name=Ms, hs_createdate=1702249877633, rating_new__1_5_=5, id=11174113950}]}
Reviews
31

What did you think of this recipe?

Method

Heat the Olivani Pure Olive Oil and Tararua Butter in a large frying pan then add the onion and garlic and cook until the onion is golden, add the beef mince and cook until well browned, stirring break up any large lumps.
Stir in the Edmonds Standard Grade Flour and cook for approximately 30 seconds, gradually add the beef stock and beer and bring to the boil. Add the tomato puree and vegemite, balsamic vinegar, mixed herbs, salt and pepper to taste. Lower the heat and simmer gently 10 minutes, then remove from the heat and allow to cool.
Assembly and Baking: Cut off a quarter of the pastry block and set it aside for the pie lids.
On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the larger piece of pastry to a square approximately 4mm thick, cut into quarters.
Line each individual pie tin, ensuring the pastry is firmly lined against the sides, leaving the pastry hanging over the edge of the tins.
Roll out the smaller piece of pastry to a square approximately 3mm thick, cut the square into quarters, cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
Fill each pastry lined dish with the mince filling, almost up to the top then add a small handful of grated tasty cheese. Brush the edge of the pastry bases with water and place the pastry lid on top. Seal edges and trim excess pastry off with a sharp knife. Whisk the egg and water together and brush over the pastry top, sprinkle with sesame seeds. Rest for 1 - 2 hours (or longer) before baking. Place directly into a preheated oven set at 220°C and bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until golden brown in colour.
Allow to cool in the tins for 10 minutes, then remove from the tins and place on a cooling rack. Serve with your favourite tomato sauce and a crisp green salad or bowl of French fries.
Reviews
31

What did you think of this recipe?

You May Like These

5 mins prep, 15 mins cook
4.5 (610)
15 mins prep, 40 mins cook
4.6 (392)
15 mins prep, 30 mins cook
4.3 (1120)
20 mins prep, 10 mins cook
4.5 (1365)
How to Choose SugarFor Baking?
learn about baking

How to Choose SugarFor Baking?

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt

Subscribe to Our Newsletter