Here’s a simple recipe for a syn-free steak pie:
Syn-Free Steak Pie (Slimming World Friendly):
Ingredients:
- Filling:
- 500g lean stewing steak, diced
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 400ml beef stock (made with a stock cube)
- 1 tablespoon tomato puree
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Low-calorie cooking spray
- Pastry:
- 200g fat-free natural yogurt
- 200g self-raising flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- A pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a large pan, spray with low-calorie cooking spray and sauté the diced steak until browned.
- Add the chopped onion, carrots, and minced garlic. Cook for a few minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
- Stir in the tomato puree and beef stock. Season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours or until the steak is tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Prepare the Pastry:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (392°F).
- In a bowl, mix the yogurt, self-raising flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt until it forms a dough.
- Assemble the Pie:
- Roll out the pastry on a floured surface to fit the size of your pie dish.
- Transfer the steak filling into the pie dish.
- Cover the filling with the rolled-out pastry, trimming any excess.
- Make a couple of small slits in the pastry to allow steam to escape.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden and cooked through.
- Serve:
- Allow the pie to cool for a few minutes before serving. Slice and enjoy your syn-free steak pie.
This recipe uses a yogurt-based pastry to keep it syn-free on Slimming World. Adjust the seasoning and ingredients according to your taste preferences and specific diet plan.