Low Fat Beef and Mushroom Pie

Indulge in the hearty yet guilt-free comfort of this Low Fat Beef and Mushroom Pie, a perfect blend of rich flavors and health-conscious cooking. Tender pieces of lean beef steak are simmered to perfection with earthy button mushrooms, sweet carrots, and aromatic garlic and thyme, all enveloped in a savory, low-fat gravy. The pie’s golden crown of crispy phyllo pastry keeps it light without compromising on texture or taste. With a prep time of just 30 minutes and a balanced mix of protein-packed ingredients like beef and peas, this recipe is an ideal choice for a wholesome family dinner. Plus, its use of low-fat milk and olive oil spray ensures all the satisfaction of a traditional pie with a fraction of the fat. Serve it straight from the oven for a nutritious, crowd-pleasing meal that’s both delicious and diet-friendly!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:90 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams lean beef steak
• 250 grams button mushrooms
• 1 medium onion
• 2 garlic clove
• 1 medium carrot
• 250 milliliters beef stock
• 2 tablespoons cornflour
• 100 milliliters low-fat milk
• 100 grams frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 phyllo pastry sheets
• 1 olive oil spray

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

Step 2

Trim any excess fat from the beef steak and cut into small cubes.

Step 3

Slice the button mushrooms, finely chop the onion and garlic, and dice the carrot.

Step 4

In a non-stick pan over medium heat, add a few sprays of olive oil spray. Brown the beef cubes in batches, removing them from the pan once seared.

Step 5

Add onions and garlic to the same pan and sauté until soft. Stir in mushrooms and carrot, and cook for another 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 6

Return the beef to the pan, pour in the beef stock, add fresh thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine, bringing to a simmer.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix cornflour with low-fat milk until smooth, then stir this mixture into the beef and mushroom filling. Allow to thicken over low heat, and add the frozen peas. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Transfer the beef mixture to a suitable ovenproof pie dish.

Step 9

Cover the pie filling with phyllo pastry sheets, lightly spraying each with a little olive oil spray and gently tucking them in at the edges of the dish.

Step 10

Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden and crisp.

Step 11

Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1513.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1817.9

Total Fat 80.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 31.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 383mg	0%
Sodium 4098.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.5g	0%
Total Sugars 24.6g
Protein 157.8g	0%

Vitamin D 42IU	0%
Calcium 346.1mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 3520.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.4%

Protein: 35.4%

Carbs: 24.2%