Beef Galette This free-form beef pie is delicious enough to get you through the last of Ontario’s cold weather and give you the energy to spring into, well, spring! Preparation Time: 15 minutesCooking Time: 12 minutesCooling Time: 15 minutesBaking Time: 45 minutesServes 6 1-1/4 cups (300 mL) all-purpose flour1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt1/2 cup (125 mL) cold butter, cubed 5 tbsp (75 mL) ice water Filling:1 tbsp (15 mL) butter500 g Ontario Beef Top Sirloin, sliced into 1/2-inch (1 cm) pieces1 tsp (5 mL) dried thyme1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt, pepper and dried rosemary1 small Ontario Onion, diced1 clove Ontario Garlic, minced1 Ontario Carrot, diced1 tbsp (15 mL) cornstarch1 cup (250 mL) sodium-reduced beef broth1 Ontario Egg Yolk1 tbsp (15 mL) water1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh Ontario Chives In large bowl, mix together flour and salt. Using pastry blender or two knives, cut in butter until mixture resembles pea-size pieces. Add 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the water at a time, tossing with fork to form smooth ball. Trace 9-inch (23 cm) circle in centre of a piece of parchment paper. Using well-floured rolling pin, roll out dough onto parchment paper; about 1/2-inch (1 cm) larger than the circle drawn. Place on baking sheet; refrigerate until ready to use. Filling: In large deep skillet, over medium-high heat, melt butter. Stir in beef, thyme, salt, pepper and rosemary. Brown beef on all sides, about 5 minutes. Stir in onion, garlic and carrot; cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. In small bowl, whisk cornstarch into broth, pour into skillet; cook for 1 minute or until thickened. Set aside to cool, about 15 minutes. Spoon beef mixture onto centre of pastry; fold over pastry edge to hold beef mixture in, leaving centre uncovered. In small bowl, whisk together egg yolk and water; brush over pastry edge. Cut circle of foil just big enough to cover the exposed beef mixture; place over beef mixture. Bake in 375°F (190°C) oven for 45 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with chives. Tip: If you are looking to save some time, purchase a pre-made refrigerated pie crust. Nutritional Information:1 ServingPROTEIN: 23 gramsFAT: 25 gramsCARBOHYDRATE: 24 gramsCALORIES: 415FIBRE: 2 gramsSODIUM: 490 mg – Printed with permission from Foodland Ontario
Beef Galette
