Country Pie
4 servings
30 minutes
Country pie is a hearty and cozy dish of Russian cuisine that evokes warm family evenings. Its history is rooted in village traditions when housewives prepared simple yet nutritious meals from available ingredients. The combination of tender mashed potatoes, aromatic ground beef, and stewed vegetables creates a harmony of flavors, while baking in the oven gives the pie an appetizing golden crust. The dish has a rich and slightly sweet taste thanks to carrots and tomato sauce, while peas add a textural play. Country pie is perfect for a cozy family dinner and can be served with greens and fresh bread. It symbolizes the simplicity and warmth of Russian cuisine, warming hearts with its homemade flavor.
1
Heat a small amount of vegetable oil and 15 grams of butter in a pan. Add the meat and cook until golden, stirring with a wooden spoon. Transfer to a bowl.
- Butter: 60 g
- Ground beef: 1 kg
2
Add another 15 grams of butter and a little vegetable oil to the pan. Add finely chopped onion and grated carrot, and sauté over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until golden. Return the minced meat to the pan. Add tomato sauce, tomatoes, and broth, mix well, reduce heat, and simmer for 10-15 minutes until all the liquid evaporates. Add peas and simmer for another 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Butter: 60 g
- Onion: 1 head
- Carrot: 1 piece
- Tomato sauce: 140 g
- Canned tomatoes: 425 g
- Beef broth: 3 tablespoons
- Peas: 115 g
3
Place the chopped potatoes in a pot, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and cook for 5-10 minutes until soft. Drain, add milk, 30 grams of butter, and salt. Make a puree.
- Potato: 3 pieces
- Milk: 2 tablespoons
- Butter: 60 g
4
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Place the meat and vegetables in a fireproof pot, flatten them, and spread the puree evenly on top. Put it on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.