10/10/2026
Let's make Bulk Meatpie filling, watch the video to learn
Bulk meatpie filling is where most bakers fail : watery filling that tears the dough and spoils in 2 days.
INGREDIENTS FOR BULK FILLING:
- Minced meat : 3kg (use beef with little fat, not too lean)
- Irish potatoes : 2kg, diced very small
- Carrots : 1kg, diced very small
- Onions : 800g, finely chopped
- Vegetable oil : 400ml
- Curry : 2 tbsp
- Thyme : 2 tbsp
- Garlic powder : 1 tbsp
- Ground pepper : 2-3 tbsp
- Seasoning cubes : 8 cubes
- Salt : to taste
- Flour: 150g : for thickening (THIS IS THE SECRET)
- Water : just little
THE PROCESS : 6 STEPS:
- Step 1: Prep all before fire:
Dice potatoes and carrots same tiny size so they cook at same time. Soak potatoes in salted water for 10 mins so they don't turn black. Drain well. Chop all onions and keep aside.
- Step 2: Fry the base:
Put big pot on medium heat. Add vegetable oil. Add onions, fry for 2 mins until soft, not brown. Add minced meat, break it apart with spoon. Add curry, thyme, seasoning cubes, garlic, ground pepper. Stir-fry for 8-10 mins until meat is no longer pink and water dries up.
- Step 3: Cook the veggies half-way
Add diced potatoes and carrots to the meat. Add just little water,don't flood it. Add salt. Cover and cook for 10-12 mins.
- Step 4: Thicken - Most Important:
Mix 150g flour with 200ml cold water to make a light slurry. Pour it into the filling while stirring. Stir for 3-4 mins on low heat. The filling will come together, thick and creamy, not watery. If you skip this, your filling will leak and spoil your dough.
- Step 5: Taste and dry:
Taste for salt and seasoning. Increase if needed. Continue stirring on low heat for 2 mins until there is NO water at the bottom of the pot. The filling should pack when you scoop it, not run.
- Step 6: Cool completely:
Spread filling on wide trays. DO NOT use hot filling to wrap meatpie - it will melt your dough and cause it to burst. Let it cool 100% - 1 hour minimum.
For bulk, you can refrigerate overnight. Cold filling wraps faster and holds shape.
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