Basotho Beef And Potato Pie
Basotho Beef and Potato Pie is a traditional dish from Lesotho, featuring tender beef and hearty potatoes in a savory pie crust. This comforting and flavorful pie is perfect for a cozy family meal or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 pound beef, cubed
- 4 potatoes, peeled and sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 pie crusts
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the beef over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until softened.
- Stir in the beef broth, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Layer the sliced potatoes in a greased pie dish.
- Pour the beef mixture over the potatoes.
- Place the second pie crust on top and crimp the edges to seal.
- Make several slits in the top crust to vent.
- Bake at 375°F for 45-50 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 1 hour
- Total time:
- 1 hour
- Cooking method
- Oven
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Skillet Pie dish
Tools
Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Basotho Beef and Potato Pie with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad.
Tips & tricks
For a richer flavor, you can add a splash of red wine to the beef mixture before simmering.
Cost
$15