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Australian Halal Beef Curried Pie Skillet With Damper Biscuits

Name: Australian Halal Beef Curried Pie Skillet With Damper Biscuits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Australian
Ingredients: 500 g halal ground beef; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced; 2 medium carrots, diced small; 1 cup frozen green peas; 1.5 tbsp mild curry powder; 1.5 cups halal beef broth; 2 cups self-raising flour; 0.75 cup whole milk

A comforting one-pan twist on Australia's beloved bakery curried meat pie, topping savory spiced ground beef and tender vegetables with golden native-style damper biscuits.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 45 min

Technique to learn

Skillet Damper Top Baking

Baking a quick soda-leavened bread dough directly atop a boiling stew skillet so bottom steams and top bakes crisp.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 200C (400F). Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2: Add diced onion and carrots to the skillet; cook for 5 minutes until onion is softened and translucent.

Step 3: Add halal ground beef and curry powder. Cook for 6 minutes, breaking meat apart until browned and thoroughly coated in spices.

Step 4: Pour in halal beef broth and frozen peas. Bring to a simmer for 5 minutes until gravy thickens slightly, then season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 5: In a medium bowl, mix self-raising flour and milk until a soft dough forms. Divide into 6 round biscuit balls and drop them onto the hot beef filling in the skillet.

Step 6: Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until damper biscuits are golden brown and fully cooked inside.

Cooking tips

Do not overwork the damper dough; handle lightly to ensure fluffy biscuits.
If filling looks dry before baking, splash in 2 extra tablespoons of beef broth.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Australian; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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