Savory Harry Potter Food: Magical Meals from the Wizarding World
Mrs. Weasley’s Meat Pies are a comforting and hearty dish, perfect for family meals or gatherings. With a golden, flaky crust and a rich, savory filling of beef, turkey bacon, chicken ham, and vegetables, these pies are both versatile and satisfying. They are budget-friendly, customizable, and suitable for various occasions, making them a timeless recipe to keep in your collection.
- Prep Time: 25
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g beef, diced
- 100g turkey bacon, chopped
- 100g chicken ham, chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 potato, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 sheets puff pastry
- 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
Instructions
- Dice all meat and vegetables. Finely chop onion and mince garlic.
- Brown beef in a skillet over medium heat. Remove and set aside.
- Cook turkey bacon and chicken ham in the same skillet for 3–4 minutes.
- Sauté onion, garlic, carrot, and potato until softened, about 5–7 minutes.
- Return beef to skillet, mix with vegetables, turkey bacon, and chicken ham.
- Season with thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper; stir well.
- Add peas and cook for 3–4 minutes; allow filling to cool slightly.
- Roll out puff pastry and cut into squares.
- Place filling in center of each square, fold, and seal edges with a fork.
- Brush tops with beaten egg.
- Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Filling can be prepared a day ahead.
Pies can be frozen and baked from frozen with extra 5–10 minutes.
Customize by adding vegetables or herbs according to preference.