Delecious Meat Mincemeat Pie Recipe
This Meat Mincemeat Pie combines slow-cooked beef with spices for a hearty and flavorful dish. Perfect for pie, soups, or mashed potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium carrot grated
- 1 celery stalk finely chopped
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons raisins
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Slow Cooker
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned. Drain any excess fat.
Sauté the Vegetables
- Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables soften.
Combine Ingredients
- Transfer the cooked beef and vegetables into the slow cooker. Add beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, thyme, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. Stir until everything is well combined.
Slow Cook
- Set the slow cooker on low heat and cook for 6-8 hours, or until the mixture is thickened and the flavors have melded together.
Finish the Filling
- About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the raisins, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Continue to cook until the mixture is rich and flavorful.
Notes
- Can be made ahead and frozen for easy weeknight dinners.
- Perfect for using in pies, as a stew, or over mashed potatoes.
- Slow cooker yields the most flavor, but stovetop versions are possible for quicker prep.