Cumberland Pie
Cooking With KidsControlled oven heat develops an even texture while preserving the balance of the listed ingredients. In cumberland pie, Celery, chopped Onion and large Carrots are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
- Prep
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
Instructions
- 1Heat oven to 160C/140C fan/gas
- 2Soften the celery, onion, carrots, bay and 1 thyme sprig in a casserole with 1 tbsp oil and the butter for 10 mins. Stir in the flour, followed by the purée, Worcestershire sauce and stock cubes.
- 3Gradually stir in 600ml hot water, then tip in the beef and bring to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook in the oven for 2 hrs 30 mins, then uncover and cook for 30 mins -1 hr more until the meat is really tender and sauce thickened.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 1026
- Protein
- 65.2g
- Carbs
- 41.9g
Recommended Equipment & Products
- Immersion blender
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Family cooking
Cooking With Kids
Simple ways children can join safely, with adult guidance.
Age 3-5
Small helper
- Mash soft ingredients
- Wash fruit and vegetables
Age 6-8
Kitchen explorer
- Stir a batter
- Measure simple ingredients
Chef tips
To achieve a rich depth of flavour in the meat filling, ensure you brown the beef well before adding any liquids; this creates a deep, caramelised layer that gives the pie a truly comforting, home-cooked character.
Culinary reasoning
Controlled oven heat develops an even texture while preserving the balance of the listed ingredients. In cumberland pie, Celery, chopped Onion and large Carrots are brought together in the stated order so their textures remain controlled and the seasoning is distributed evenly.
