Mini chilli beef pies
A traditional Australian dish in the Beef classification, featuring 13 distinct ingredients. Follow the measured proportions below for authentic results.

Ingredients
0/13 prepped- 450gReady rolled shortcrust pastry

- 1 tablespoonSunflower Oil

- 1 smallOnion

- 2 tspHot Chilli Powder

- 2 tspGround Cumin

- 250gMinced Beef

- 85gTomato Puree

- 150mlBeef Stock

- PinchGround Cinnamon

- 200gKidney Beans

- 1 largePotatoes

- 3 tablespoonsSour Cream

- 2 tablespoonsChopped Chive

Preparation Instructions
Read all instructions before beginning prep work.
step 1 To make chilli, heat oil in a pan and fry onion for 5 mins until soft. Add spices; fry for 1 min. Stir in beef and cook for a few mins. Add tomato purée, stock and cinnamon. Give it a stir, bring to the boil, then simmer for 15-20 mins until very little liquid is left. Add beans 5 mins before the end of cooking. Check seasoning and cool.
step 2 Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Using a 7cm pastry cutter, stamp out 12 circles from the pastry. Use to line a 12-hole mini muffin tray, prick the base of the pastry with a fork, and bake for 10 mins. Remove from oven and cool on a wire tray. Repeat with remaining pastry.
step 3 Meanwhile, cook the potato in boiling water until tender. Drain, mash with soured cream and seasoning, then stir through chives. Spoon 1-2 tsp of chilli mix into the pastry cases and top with a tsp of mash. Ruffle mash with a fork; return to the oven for 15 mins or until golden.
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