Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 250g beef mince
  • 1 tbs each smoked paprika (pimenton), ground cumin and dried oregano
  • 2 tbs red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup (250ml) beef stock
  • 1 tomato, seeds removed, chopped
  • 50g chopped green olives
  • 1/3 cup (55g) sultanas
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped, plus 1 lightly beaten egg
  • 6 sheets frozen shortcrust pastry, thawed
  • Romesco sauce or spicy tomato chutney, to serve

Instruction

  • Heat oil in a frypan over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring, for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add beef and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, for 5-6 minutes until browned. Add spices and oregano, then cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, stock, tomato, olives and sultanas. Simmer,stirring, for 8-10 minutes until the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat and stir in chopped egg. Season and cool.
  • Preheat oven to 180°C and line a baking tray with baking paper. Cut out 24 x 11cm pastry circles. Brush with beaten egg, then place 1 tbs cooled beef mixture in the centre of each circle. Fold pastry over to form a semi-circle and pinch the edgesto seal. Place on the tray and brush with remaining egg. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and cooked through. Serve hot with Romesco sauce or chutney.