Scottish Mince Pie
Scottish Mince Pie layers tender simmered beef and sweet onions in a rich, thickened gravy beneath a golden double crust. The filling is deeply beefy with a touch of pepper, balancing nostalgic comfort and hearty satisfaction. Serve it hot for a cozy dinner or Sunday supper when you want a classic, stick-to-your-ribs pie.
- Prep45 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Scottish Mince Pie, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 27
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the ground beef in a large pot and add enough water to cover it. Boil until the beef is cooked through. Drain.
- 2
Add water to cover the cooked beef, then add the onions and enough bouillon granules to taste. Cook until the onions are soft. Season with salt and pepper to your taste, and ensure there is enough bouillon for a good beef flavor.
- 3
Mix the 1/4 cup water with the cornstarch and stir until smooth. Add this to the beef mixture and cook until the mixture thickens. Let it cool to room temperature.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 5
Roll out the pastry to fit a 9-inch pie plate.
- 6
Spoon the beef mixture into the pastry crust and cover the top with another layer of pastry. Crimp the edges and prick the top.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the pie crust is lightly browned, about 40 minutes.
- Calories 342.15 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 15.53 g Good Source 31%
- Carbohydrate 20.02 g 7%
- Total Fat 22.46 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 9.24 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 65.16 mg High 22%
- Sodium 206.43 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 2.7 g Low Source 10%
- Total Sugars 5.01 g --
- Added Sugars 4.96 g Moderate 10%
- Calcium 18.97 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 2.09 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 23.56 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Scottish Mince Pie is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Cornstarch, and Ground Beef. Each serving provides about 342.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Scottish Mince Pie made of?
- The main ingredients are Beef Bouillon, Black Pepper, Cornstarch, Ground Beef, Onion. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Scottish Mince Pie?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 45 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 342.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Scottish Mince Pie easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Scottish Mince Pie healthy?
- Scottish Mince Pie has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 342.15 calories and 15.53 g of protein, or 31% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 206.43 mg (9% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.24 g (46% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.96 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Corn and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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