Heart-Healthy Steak and Cheese Pie
Transform comfort food into a nourishing delight with this Heart-Healthy Steak and Cheese Pie recipe—a perfect balance of rich flavor and wholesome ingredients. Crafted with lean beef steak, vibrant vegetables, and low-fat cheddar cheese, this dish offers a hearty filling infused with aromatic garlic, fresh herbs, and a hint of creamy almond or low-fat milk thickened with cornstarch. The savory mixture is enveloped in a whole-grain pie crust for added fiber and heart-health benefits, while the use of olive oil and low-sodium broth keeps it light and guilt-free. Simple to prepare in under 1 hour and serving up to six, this pie is ideal for cozy family dinners or special occasions. Savor the robust flavors and feel good about every bite! Perfect for searches like "healthy steak pie recipe" or "low-fat comfort food."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Lean beef steak (such as sirloin or eye of round), trimmed of excess fat
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium Yellow onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 medium Carrots, finely diced
- 1 cup Low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup Unsweetened almond milk (or low-fat milk)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
- 100 grams Low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 crust Whole-grain pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt (optional, keep to a minimum for heart health)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Pat the lean beef steak dry with paper towels and dice it into small, bite-sized pieces.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced beef and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the beef from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Stir in the diced carrots and cook for 5 minutes, or until they start to soften.
Return the beef to the skillet, and pour in the low-sodium beef broth. Add the thyme and parsley, and season with ground black pepper (and salt, if using). Let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes.
While the filling is simmering, whisk the cornstarch into the milk until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the skillet, stirring constantly, until the filling thickens. Remove from heat and fold in the shredded low-fat cheese until melted.
Place the whole-grain pie crust into a pie dish. Pour the beef and vegetable mixture evenly into the crust.
Cover the pie with the second layer of crust (if using a double crust), and crimp the edges together. Cut a few small slits in the top crust to allow steam to escape.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Remove the pie from the oven and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy a heart-healthy, flavorful pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.1 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.8 g | 124% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 3148 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 116.1 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 180.1 g | 360% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 1361 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 19.4 mg | 108% | |
| Potassium | 2777 mg | 59% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
