Spicy Beef Olive & Onion Pie Recipe

Name: Spicy Beef Olive & Onion Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large onions; 1 12 kg beef stewing beef, cut into 3 cm cubes (one inch); 2 -3 tablespoons harissa; 2 tablespoons plain flour; 140 g tomato paste; 1 cup dry red wine; 2 cups beef stock; 2 bay leaves; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 cup pitted kalamata olive; ½ cup sun-dried tomato; ¼ cup of fresh mint; 6 sheets frozen butter puff pastry, thawed before using; ¼ cup lightly packed brown sugar (40g); 1 egg, beaten

Servings: persons

2 large onions
1 12 kg beef stewing beef, cut into 3 cm cubes (one inch)
2 -3 tablespoons harissa
2 tablespoons plain flour
140 g tomato paste
1 cup dry red wine
2 cups beef stock
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
1 cup pitted kalamata olive
½ cup sun-dried tomato
¼ cup of fresh mint
6 sheets frozen butter puff pastry, thawed before using
¼ cup lightly packed brown sugar (40g)
1 egg, beaten

1
Preheat oven to 160C Cut 1 onion into 6 thick rounds & set aside.
2
Finely chop the other onion.
3
Toss meat in harissa.
4
Heat oil in a flame-proof casserole (or large non-stick fry pan for slow cooking) on med-high heat.
5
Brown beef in batches then set aside.
6
Add chopped onion to pan & stir for 3-4 mins till soft.
7
Add paste, stir for 1 minute.
8
Add beef & flour & stir for 1 minute.
9
Add wine, stock, bay leaves & cinnamon the season.
10
Bring to a boil, then cover & place in oven (or remove to slow cooker) & cook for 2 hours for oven, until meat is tender.
11
Stir in olives, dried tomatoes & mint.
12
Cool completely.
13
Turn oven to 200C Brush reserved onion slices on one side with oil & coat in sugar.
14
Fry on med heat, sugar side down, for 1 min to brown.
15
Divide beef evenly between 6 350ml pie dishes (or place in one large dish).
16
Cover with pastry & trim edges.
17
Place 1 onion slice in centre of each pie (or down the middle of one large pie).
18
Brush pastry with egg & bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.

332

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large onions, 1 12 kg beef stewing beef, cut into 3 cm cubes (one inch), 2 -3 tablespoons harissa, 2 tablespoons plain flour, and more.

Yes, Spicy Beef Olive & Onion Pie 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!

Spicy Beef Olive & Onion Pie

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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