Low Fat Steak and Cheese Pie
Indulge guilt-free with this delicious Low Fat Steak and Cheese Pie, a lighter twist on a classic comfort food favorite. Made with lean beef steak, sautéed onions, garlic, and mushrooms, and combined with reduced-fat shredded cheese, this hearty filling is encased in crisp, golden phyllo pastry for a flaky, satisfying crust without the heaviness. A thickened sauce made with low-sodium beef stock and a touch of Worcestershire adds richness while keeping the calories in check, making it perfect for health-conscious food lovers. Ready in just over an hour and serving four, this comforting entrée is ideal for weekday dinners or entertaining guests. Enjoy every bite of this flavorful creation that proves healthy eating can taste amazing. Keywords: low fat steak and cheese pie, healthy comfort food, phyllo pastry pie.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Lean beef steak (e.g., sirloin or eye round), trimmed of all visible fat
- 250 milliliters Low-sodium beef stock
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 150 grams Mushrooms, sliced
- 100 grams Reduced-fat shredded cheese (e.g., light cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 4 sheets Phyllo pastry sheets
- 1 as needed Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
Cut the lean beef steak into small bite-sized cubes and season with ground black pepper.
In a large non-stick skillet, heat a small amount of water or use non-stick cooking spray to sauté the onions until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the beef cubes and cook for 3-5 minutes until browned on all sides.
Pour in the low-sodium beef stock and stir in the Worcestershire sauce and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
In a small bowl, dissolve the cornstarch in cold water to form a slurry. Stir this into the beef mixture and cook until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.
Stir the reduced-fat shredded cheese into the beef mixture until evenly distributed.
Lightly spray an 8-inch pie dish with non-stick cooking spray. Layer two phyllo pastry sheets in the dish, spraying a light mist of cooking spray between each layer.
Pour the beef and cheese filling into the pie dish, smoothing it out with a spoon.
Cover the filling with the remaining two phyllo pastry sheets, tucking the edges into the dish and lightly crumpling the top for texture. Spray the top layer with cooking spray to help it crisp up.
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the phyllo pastry is golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and let the pie rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your low-fat steak and cheese pie!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1486 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.2 g | 57% | |
| Saturated Fat | 20.8 g | 104% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 429 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 1767 mg | 77% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 77.6 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 196.2 g | 392% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.4 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 846 mg | 65% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 2788 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.
