Gluten free minced beef and onion pie
A proper pub style mince and onion pie with a short, sturdy gluten free pastry.
- Time1 hr 30
- LevelMedium
- Costabout £1.59 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Rub the flour, xanthan gum and dairy free spread together to crumbs. Mix in half the egg and 2 to 3 tbsp cold water to a dough. Wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
30 min - 2
Heat the oil and brown the mince for 5 minutes. Add the onions and carrots and cook for 8 minutes.
13 min - 3
Mix the cornflour with a little cold stock, then add to the pan with the rest of the stock and tamari. Simmer for 20 minutes until thick. Cool.
20 min - 4
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Roll two thirds of the dough between baking paper and line a pie tin. Fill with the mince.
- 5
Roll the rest for a lid, press on and seal. Cut a slit and brush with the remaining egg.
- 6
Bake for 35 minutes until golden. Leave for 10 minutes before cutting.
35 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.