Halloween Dead Man’s Pie

Overview

A hauntingly hearty bake from beyond the grave

• Cook time: 1hr 30mins
• Skill level: Beginner
• Serves: 6

A hauntingly hearty bake from beyond the grave, dead man's pie is a take on a chilli con carne topped with a pastry crust, this spicy, rich filling will awaken any spirit with its mesmerising smell and unctuous taste.

Method

• Heat your Bertha Oven to 180°C (moderate heat zone).

• In a cast-iron pan, cook the steak until browned. Add onion, garlic, and pepper — sauté until soft.

• Stir in stock, tomato purée, spices, and chopped tomatoes. Simmer for 40 minutes. Add beans and parsley then cook for 10 more.

• Spoon the chilli into a pie dish.

• Cut out a skeleton shape from the pastry and place it on top. Brush with egg wash.

• Bake in the Bertha Oven until golden and bubbling — about 25–30 minutes.