Beef Mince and Spinach Curry Pie
Curry-spiced ground beef and wilted spinach are baked inside a flaky pastry shell in this filling dinner pie. Using store-bought pastry keeps the prep time short while still delivering a proper, golden crust. Warm spices like cumin and coriander run through the beef filling, giving the pie a depth of flavor that goes well beyond basic comfort food.
Equipment
- 1 Large skillet
- 1 Oven
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Pie dish
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef preferably grass-fed
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach washed and roughly chopped
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 sheet pre-rolled puff pastry thawed if frozen
- 1 large egg beaten for egg wash
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent. Add the ground beef and brown it, breaking up any lumps with a wooden spoon.
- Add Spices and Spinach: Stir in the curry powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spices are fragrant. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 more minutes.
- Simmer and Prepare the Pastry: Add the coconut milk, tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined and simmer for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, roll out the puff pastry and fit it into a pie dish, trimming excess pastry.
- Assemble and Bake: Fill the pastry with the beef mince mixture. Cover with another layer of puff pastry, sealing the edges. Brush with the beaten egg for a golden crust. Bake for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and crispy.
Notes
Jen’s Tips
- For an extra flavor boost, add a teaspoon of garam masala at the end of cooking the filling.
- If you prefer a milder pie, reduce the cayenne pepper.
- Substitute ground turkey for a leaner option. For a gluten-free pie, use gluten-free pastry dough.
Nutrition
Calories: 820kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 28gFat: 64gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 27gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 882mgPotassium: 723mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1626IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 8mg
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