Name: Beef and Pork Meat Pie with Puff Pastry Crust
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef; 1/2 lb ground pork; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp thyme; 1 tsp sage; 1/2 tsp nutmeg; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 recipe puff pastry; 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

A classic meat pie with a flaky crust and seasoned ground meat filling, typical of French cuisine.

Method

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large skillet, cook the ground beef and pork until browned. Drain excess fat.
Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened. Stir in thyme, sage, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Roll out the puff pastry and line a pie dish. Pour the meat mixture into the crust.
Cover with another layer of puff pastry, seal the edges, and cut slits in the top.
Brush with beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.