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Golden Chimichurri Beef Pie with Creamy Mashed Potato & Puff Pastry Crown
Where the sun-drenched herb fields of Argentina meet the buttery pastry tradition of Britain, this showstopping pie delivers layers of deeply braised, chimichurri-spiced beef beneath a cloud of silky mashed potato, all sealed under a shattering, burnished puff pastry crown. The kitchen fills with the heady perfume of oregano, paprika, and red wine vinegar long before it reaches the table. This is the ultimate centrepiece for a match-night gathering — bold enough to command the room, comforting enough to keep everyone coming back for seconds. #comfortfood #beefpie #argentinaninspired #matchdayfood #fusionrecipe
120
min total
(Prep: 30 | Cook: 90)
6
servings
2
m3hungry ai
5 recipes
Beef, chuck for stew, separable lean and fat, choice, raw
2.0 oz
Potatoes, flesh and skin, raw
4.0 Potato medium (2-1/4" to 3-1/4" dia)
Onions, raw
1.0 cup, chopped
Garlic, raw
6.0 cloves
Oil, olive, salad or cooking
3.0 tablespoon
Vinegar, red wine
3.0 tsp
Parsley, fresh
0.5 cup chopped
Thyme, fresh
1.0 tsp
LEAF SPINACH
2.0 grammar
PAPRIKA LIME YELLOW & PURPLE SWEET POTATO, TARO MIXED ROOTS CHIPS, PAPRIKA LIME
1.0 grammar
Creamed chipped or dried beef
1.0 grammar
CACIO E PEPE MAC & CHEEZE SEMOLINA PASTA WITH CASHEW CHEEZE & BLACK PEPPER, CACIO E PEPE MAC & CHEEZE
0.5 grammar
Salt, table
2.0 tbsp
Butter, salted
0.5 stick
Cream, fluid, heavy whipping
4.0 tbsp
Puff pastry, frozen, ready-to-bake
1.0 oz
Egg, whole, raw
1.0 90000
Nutrition Facts
Energy
2311.2 kilocalorie
Protein
83.1 grammar
Mufa 14:1
0.3 grammar
Mufa 15:1
0.0 grammar
Mufa 16:1
2.0 grammar
Mufa 17:1
0.2 grammar
Mufa 20:1
0.2 grammar
Mufa 22:1 C
0.0 grammar
Mufa 24:1 C
0.0 grammar
Oleic Acid (Omega-9)
0.4 grammar
ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid, Omega-3)
0.3 grammar
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid, Omega-3)
0.0 grammar
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Omega-3)
0.0 grammar
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid, Omega-3)
0.0 grammar
Linoleic Acid (Omega-6)
2.3 grammar
Pufa 18:3 N-6 C,c,c
0.0 grammar
Pufa 18:4
0.0 grammar
Pufa 20:2 N-6 C,c
0.0 grammar
Pufa 20:3 N-3
0.0 grammar
Pufa 20:3 N-6
0.0 grammar
Pufa 20:4
0.1 grammar
Pufa 22:4
0.0 grammar
Pufa 22:5 N-3 (dpa)
0.0 grammar
Palmitic Acid (C16:0)
27.7 grammar
Sfa 10:0
2.0 grammar
Sfa 12:0
2.1 grammar
Sfa 14:0
6.6 grammar
Sfa 15:0
0.2 grammar
Sfa 17:0
0.6 grammar
Sfa 20:0
0.3 grammar
Sfa 22:0
0.1 grammar
Sfa 24:0
0.0 grammar
Sfa 4:0
2.3 grammar
Sfa 6:0
1.5 grammar
Sfa 8:0
0.9 grammar
Stearic Acid (C18:0)
11.9 grammar
Tfa 16:1 T
0.1 grammar
Tfa 18:2 T Not Further Defined
0.1 grammar
Tfa 22:1 T
0.0 grammar
Dietary Fiber
23.4 grammar
Starch
130.4 grammar
Lactose
1.8 grammar
Maltose
0.0 grammar
Sucrose
3.0 grammar
Fructose
4.3 grammar
Galactose
0.0 grammar
Glucose
5.8 grammar
Carotene, Alpha
0.0 microgram
Carotene, Beta
1683.6 microgram
Choline
475.7 milligram
Folate (Vitamin B9)
817.6 microgram
Retinol
717.2 microgram
Vitamin A
5754.3 International Unit
Vitamin B-12
5.8 microgram
Vitamin B-12, Added
0.0 microgram
Vitamin B-6
4.8 milligram
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
1.2 milligram
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
1.2 milligram
Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
22.3 milligram
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
5.0 milligram
Vitamin C
238.1 milligram
Vitamin D
50.5 microgram
Vitamin E
9.2 milligram
Vitamin K
549.0 microgram
Calcium, Ca
405.3 milligram
Copper, Cu
1.5 milligram
Iron, Fe
17.0 milligram
Magnesium, Mg
305.7 milligram
Manganese, Mn
2.7 milligram
Phosphorus, P
1283.1 milligram
Potassium, K
5267.0 milligram
Selenium, Se
90.1 microgram
Sodium, Na
14759.7 milligram
Zinc, Zn
17.0 milligram
ALA (Alpha-Linolenic Acid, Omega-3)
6.6 grammar
Alcohol, Ethyl
0.0 grammar
Arginine
4.8 grammar
Ash
51.8 grammar
Aspartic Acid
9.3 grammar
Beta-sitosterol
2.3 milligram
Betaine
57.2 milligram
Caffeine
0.0 milligram
Campesterol
0.0 milligram
Cholesterol
537.3 milligram
Cryptoxanthin, Beta
6.5 microgram
Cystine
0.8 grammar
Fluoride, F
5.9 microgram
Folic Acid
18.5 microgram
Glutamic Acid
13.0 grammar
Glycine
3.0 grammar
Histidine
2.1 grammar
Hydroxyproline
0.2 grammar
Isoleucine
3.1 grammar
Leucine
5.5 grammar
Lutein + Zeaxanthin
2023.4 microgram
Lycopene
0.0 microgram
Lysine
5.7 grammar
Methionine
1.8 grammar
Oleic Acid (Omega-9)
2.8 grammar
Phytosterols
115.0 milligram
Proline
3.2 grammar
Serine
2.9 grammar
Stigmasterol
0.0 milligram
Sugars, Added
0.0 grammar
Theobromine
0.0 milligram
Threonine
3.1 grammar
Tocopherol, Beta
0.0 milligram
Tocopherol, Delta
0.0 milligram
Tocopherol, Gamma
0.6 milligram
Tocotrienol, Alpha
0.1 milligram
Tocotrienol, Beta
0.0 milligram
Tocotrienol, Delta
0.0 milligram
Tocotrienol, Gamma
0.0 milligram
Tryptophan
0.9 grammar
Tyrosine
2.4 grammar
Valine
3.6 grammar
Water
1138.3 grammar
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Heat a generous glug of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until it shimmers and just begins to smoke. Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, sear the beef chunks for 3–4 minutes per side, turning only once, until each piece wears a deeply caramelized, mahogany crust — this Maillard magic is the backbone of your flavour, so resist the urge to rush it. Transfer the browned beef to a plate and set aside.
1
In the same pot, add the diced onions and sauté for 5–6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft, golden, and just starting to colour at the edges. Add the minced garlic and cook for a further 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the kitchen blooms with a sweet, pungent fragrance.
2
Deglaze the pot with red wine vinegar, using a wooden spoon to scrape up every caramelized bit from the bottom — those dark, sticky deposits are pure concentrated flavour. Return the seared beef to the pot, pour in enough beef stock to just submerge the meat, then add the bay leaves, fresh thyme, paprika, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer, partially cover, and braise over low heat for 60–75 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef yields effortlessly to a fork and the sauce has reduced to a glossy, coating consistency.
3
While the beef braises, cook the potatoes in generously salted boiling water for 15–18 minutes until completely tender — a fork should slide through with zero resistance. Drain thoroughly and return to the warm pot for 1–2 minutes to steam off any excess moisture, then add the butter and heavy cream and mash until the mixture is luxuriously smooth, with no lumps remaining. Season confidently with salt and white pepper.
4
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Fish out the bay leaves and thyme sprigs from the braised beef, taste the stew, and adjust with salt, pepper, or an extra splash of vinegar for brightness. Ladle the beef mixture evenly into a 2.5-litre pie dish, then spoon the creamy mashed potato over the top, using a spatula to spread it into gentle, textured peaks that will catch colour in the oven.
5
Drape the thawed puff pastry sheet over the pie, pressing it firmly against the rim of the dish to seal in all that fragrant filling. Brush the entire surface generously with beaten egg wash, ensuring you reach right to the edges for an even, deep-golden colour. Score a small vent cross in the centre with a sharp knife to release steam, then slide into the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes until the pastry is dramatically puffed, richly bronzed, and audibly crisp when you tap it lightly.
6
Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to rest on the bench for 5 minutes — this brief pause lets the filling settle and ensures clean, generous portions rather than a collapsing rush of stew. Scatter a few fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves over the golden crown for a pop of vivid green, and bring the whole dish straight to the table alongside a crisp green salad or warm crusty bread to mop up every last drop of that chimichurri-scented sauce.
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