Low Fat Mince and Cheese Pie
Discover a guilt-free twist on a classic comfort food with this Low Fat Mince and Cheese Pie recipe—perfect for health-conscious pie lovers! Packed with flavor, this satisfying dish features lean ground beef simmered with aromatic garlic, onion, and grated carrot, all seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and dried mixed herbs. The rich, savory filling is crowned with reduced-fat cheese and encased in delicate layers of crisp filo pastry, ensuring a light yet indulgent bite. With an easy-to-follow method and simple ingredients, this recipe delivers hearty goodness without compromising on taste or texture. Whether you're looking for a healthier dinner option or a crowd-pleasing centerpiece, this mince and cheese pie is sure to hit the mark, offering big flavors in a lighter format.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Lean ground beef
- 1 medium, finely chopped Onion
- 2 cloves, mince Garlic
- 1 small, grated Carrot
- 375 ml Beef stock
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon, dried Mixed herbs
- 1 tablespoon Whole wheat flour
- 100 grams, grated Reduced-fat cheese
- 8 sheets Filo pastry sheets
- as needed Cooking spray
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (392°F).
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly spray with cooking spray.
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the lean ground beef, cooking until browned, about 8 minutes. Break up any lumps with a spoon.
Stir in the grated carrot, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and mixed herbs. Mix well.
Dissolve the flour in the beef stock and pour it into the skillet. Stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the mixture is thickened and most of the liquid is absorbed.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, remove from heat, and let it cool slightly.
On a clean surface, lay out one sheet of filo pastry, spray lightly with cooking spray, and place another sheet on top. Repeat until you have a stack of four sheets. Cut the filo stack in half so that it fits into your pie dish.
Line a 9-inch pie dish with the filo layers and trim the excess hanging over the edges.
Spoon the meat mixture evenly into the filo-lined pie dish.
Sprinkle the reduced-fat cheese over the top of the meat mixture.
Fold the overhanging filo edges over the cheese. Then, repeat the filo layering process with the remaining four sheets and place them over the pie. Tuck the edges in neatly.
Lightly spray the top of the pie with cooking spray and place the dish in the preheated oven.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crisp.
Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes before cutting into wedges and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1561 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 62.0 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.0 g | 155% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 381 mg | 127% | |
| Sodium | 5448 mg | 237% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.5 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.3 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.3 g | ||
| Protein | 147.0 g | 294% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 866 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 20.1 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 1325 mg | 28% | |
*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.
