Panasonic NNCT857 Cookery Book & Operating Instructions page 127

Ingredients
350g (12oz) lean minced
steak
1 medium onion,
chopped
450ml (¾ pt) hot beef
stock
15ml (1tbsp) tomato
puree
5ml (1tsp) yeast extract
(Marmite®)
salt and pepper
10ml (2tsp) gravy
thickening
500g (1lb 2oz) shortcrust
pastry
beaten egg to glaze
Ingredients
100g (4oz) butter
225g (8oz) plain flour
50g (2oz) finely grated
Parmesan
25g (1oz) butter
1kg (2lb2oz) red onions,
peeled & thinly sliced
15ml (1tbp) fresh thyme
60ml (4tbsp) balsamic
vinegar
salt and freshly ground
black pepper
200g (7oz) soft goat's
cheese, crumbled
Dish: large casserole and lid, 20 cm (8") pie plate
Oven Accessory: glass turntable + metal tray
1. Combine all filling ingredients except thickening in casserole
dish. Cover, place on glass turntable and cook on HIGH
MICROWAVE for 5 mins. then MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 15
mins. Mix gravy thickening with water and stir into meat. Leave
to cool.
2. Preheat oven on CONVECTION 220°C.
3. Roll out half the pastry to fit pie plate. Remove mince with a
slotted spoon, reserving gravy for serving and place on pastry
base. Roll out remaining pastry for a lid and place on top of
mince, sealing the edges with water. Cut 2 slits in top of pastry
and glaze top with egg. Place on metal tray and cook on
COMBINATION: CONVECTION 220°C + SIMMER
MICROWAVE for 18-20 mins. or until cooked.
Dish: large bowl, 23 cm (9") flan tin
Oven Accessory: glass turntable + low wire rack on metal
tray
1. Pre-heat oven on CONVECTION 210°C.
2. Rub the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles fine
breadcrumbs. Stir in the parmesan, add 2-3tbsps cold water
and mix to a firm dough.
3. Line the flan dish with the pastry, prick the base with a fork
and chill for 15 mins. in the fridge
4. Place dish on metal tray and bake blind on CONVECTION
210°C for 10 mins. with baking beans. Remove baking beans
and lining and bake for a further 5 mins until golden.
5. Place the butter, onions and thyme into a large bowl. Place on
glass turntable and cook on HIGH MICROWAVE for 2 mins.
6. Add balsamic, stir and cook on MEDIUM MICROWAVE for 15
mins. Stir halfway and season.
7. Pre-heat oven on CONVECTION 180°C.
8. Place the onions in the flan tin and sprinkle with cheese. Place
dish on low wire rack and cook on CONVECTION 180°C for
15-20 mins.
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Serves 4
Serves 4