Slow Cooker Beef Pie Filling Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Beef Pie Filling
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 250 grams cubed stewing beef; 1 large onion; 1 parsnip or root veg of your choice peeled (eg carrot, turnip); 2 clove garlic; 400 grams tin of tomatoes (mashed to lumpy mush); 2 cubes of beef stock; 1 half fill the empty tin of tomatoes with either red wine or water; 2 bay leaves; 1 big pinch of salt and pepper; 1 few sprigs of fresh thyme off the stalk

Servings: persons

1
brown the beef off in a pan on a high heat.
2
make sure to do half the beef at a time to not over crowd.
3
add to the slow cooker pot
4
roughly dice the onion and parsnip.
5
thinly slice the garlic.
6
add it all to the pot and the water/wine
7
add the tomatoes and crumble the stock cubes into the pot.
8
add the bay leaves, thyme and salt and pepper
9
put the lid on and leave for 4 hours
10
once the meat is tender and falls apart turn off the heat.
11
using a holed spoon remove the meat.
12
either transfer the juices to a pan and simmer until reduced.
13
or as I like to do to make the juices richer sprinkle 2tbsp of beef gravy granules and mix in.
14
layer a pie dish with pastry then the meat.
15
pour the juices (now gravy) over the top and top with more pastry.
16
baste the lid with milk, melted butter or beaten egg.
17
poke a couple of holes in the top and bake until pastry is golden brown
18
skip out the pastry and just enjoy as a rich hearty stew

227

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 250 grams cubed stewing beef, 1 large onion, 1 parsnip or root veg of your choice peeled (eg carrot, turnip), 2 clove garlic, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Beef Pie Filling falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Slow Cooker Beef Pie Filling

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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