Crunchy Parmesan Topped Beef Pie With Pesto Broccoli
  1. Before you start, preheat oven to high grill. Bring a full kettle to the boil. Set aside a large baking dish.

  2. Prep onion and carrot. Heat oil in a large fry-pan on medium-high heat. Cook onion and carrot for about 3 minutes, until starting to soften.

  3. Add beef and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up with your spoon as you go, until browned.

  4. Add beef pie spices, tomato paste and flour and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.

  5. Add water measure and soy sauce, bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until thickened.

  6. Stir through peas and season to taste with salt and pepper.

  7. Meanwhile, cook béchamel. Melt butter in a medium pot over medium heat and whisk in flour.

  8. Add milk, a little at a time, whisking constantly for about 3 minutes, until sauce is thick and creamy.

  9. Stir in salt and season with pepper.

  10. In a medium bowl, combine Parmesan and breadcrumbs together.

  11. Spread beef evenly in baking dish and top with béchamel.

  12. Sprinkle over topping and frill on middle oven rack for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown.

  13. Prep broccoli. Add to a medium heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let sit for 3 minutes, until tender.

  14. Drain well and return to bowl with pesto. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

  15. Serve pie with broccoli on the side.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🥧Pie

Cuisine🇺🇸American

Occasions🍲Comfort Food👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Family Meal

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 1h

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