Low Fat Beef Pastry

Savor the comforting flavors of this *Low Fat Beef Pastry*, a lighter spin on a classic favorite that's perfect for a wholesome, homecooked meal. Featuring a filling of lean ground beef, aromatic onions, garlic, grated carrots, and sweet peas simmered in a savory soy-infused beef broth, this recipe delivers rich, hearty flavors without the guilt. The tender homemade pastry, crafted with olive oil and skim milk, creates a flaky, golden crust that beautifully wraps around the filling. Quick to prepare with just 30 minutes of prep time, these individual pastries are ideal for busy weeknight dinners or an impressive party appetizer. Enjoy a perfectly balanced dish that's low in fat, high in flavor, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:75 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams lean ground beef
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium carrot, grated
• 100 grams frozen peas
• 125 ml beef broth
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce, low sodium
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 250 grams all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 125 ml skim milk
• 1 egg, beaten

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 4

Add the lean ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spatula as it cooks, until it's browned.

Step 5

Stir in the grated carrot, frozen peas, beef broth, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to simmer for about 10 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated.

Step 6

While the beef mixture is cooking, prepare the pastry by mixing the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt in a bowl.

Step 7

Add the remaining two tablespoons of olive oil and the skim milk to the dry ingredients, and stir until the mixture forms a dough.

Step 8

Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the dough to about 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thickness.

Step 9

Cut the dough into squares, approximately 12 cm (5 inches) per side.

Step 10

Place a heaping tablespoon of the beef mixture in the center of each square.

Step 11

Fold the edges of each square toward the center, forming a packet, and pinch the seams to seal.

Step 12

Place the pastries on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 13

Brush the tops of the pastries with the beaten egg.

Step 14

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.

Step 15

Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1412.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2351.5

Total Fat 86.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 24.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g
Cholesterol 498.7mg	0%
Sodium 3125.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 235.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.0g
Protein 149.2g	0%

Vitamin D 96.7IU	0%
Calcium 330.9mg	0%
Iron 27.7mg	0%
Potassium 1404.3mg	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: 33.5%

Protein: 25.8%

Carbs: 40.7%