British pies serve as the ultimate hearty feast for a chilly day!
They are full of comforting savory ingredients that will make you feel super cozy and satisfied.
Here are my favorite 9 British pies you simply cannot miss.
1. British Fish Pie
The inside of this fish pie acts like a thicker fish chowder that tastes rich and creamy. The outside is all about buttery and cheesy mashed potatoes.
You will need three types of fish for this recipe including white fish and salmon plus smoked salmon. I prefer to use a semi firm white fish so it does not fall apart.
2. Lamb Pie
Lamb is a common filling in British pies. Rosemary is the perfect herb to pair with the juicy lamb roast.
This gets even better with the addition of a rich lamb gravy. To cut through the meat, you will want to add in some onions and carrots plus peas.
3. Cornish Pasty
The Cornish pasty acts as the British version of a meat hand pie. The inside is rife with skirt steak and potatoes plus turnips. Add a pinch of cayenne if you want a spicy kick.
You actually need to really work the dough for this one to create a thick crust. I like to make extras to freeze so I have them on hand.
4. Steak Pie
Meat lovers will absolutely devour this juicy and tender steak pie. The inside overflows with organic stew meat and OXO beef cubes. These cubes give the pie a more robust flavor, but you can use bouillon if you cannot find them.
You need a double crust pie pastry without sugar to capture all this goodness. I highly recommend whipping up a side of buttery mashed potatoes and gravy plus peas.
5. Minced Beef and Onion Pies
British minced meat pies are usually mini pies served around the holidays. Minced refers to the meat being finely chopped so it melds with the juicy filling of beef stock and veggies.
I like how a simple ingredient like tomato paste makes these pies richer and more robust. You will have to make the dough for each mini pie, but it is ready in about an hour.
6. British Mushroom and Chicken Pie
You probably noticed by now that the British adore meat pies. The filling here is chock full of chicken breast along with aromatic herbs and leeks in a creamy white wine mushroom sauce.
It is very satiating and rich thanks to the double cream. If you cannot get double cream, heavy cream will work in a pinch. You will not need a side for this dish.
7. Irish Stew Pie
You might wonder what this Irish stew pie has to do with British pies. It connects more than you think. You take Irish stew with its lamb and root veggies and mix it with a shepherd’s pie vibe.
The result is a scrumptious stew pie featuring a filling of lamb shoulder roast and potatoes plus beef stock and a dash of Worcestershire sauce. The outside is a flaky store bought puff pastry.
8. Cheese and Onion Pie
Not all British pies focus entirely on the meat. This one is all about cheese! It oozes with cheddar cheese on the inside and features parmesan cheese in the crust.
You need something substantial in the filling like cubed potatoes to accompany the cheese. While it is vegetarian friendly, it is far from keto.
9. Cottage Pie
Embrace tradition and sink your teeth into this flavorful meat pie. Cottage pie is the beef version of shepherd’s pie. This one uses a blend of lean ground beef and beef broth to make the filling rich.
The real secret lies in the seasoning mixture of parsley and Italian seasoning plus a sprinkle of cinnamon. My favorite part is the thick layer of fluffy mashed potatoes with cheddar cheese.