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Australian Halal Beef Curried Pie Skillet With Damper Biscuits
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 TIME
- 20 min
- COOK TIME
- 25 min
- SERVES
- 4
Good things
start in the kitchen.
LET’S MAKE IT
Step by step
- 01
Preheat oven to 200C (400F). Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- 02
Add diced onion and carrots to the skillet; cook for 5 minutes until onion is softened and translucent.
- 03
Add halal ground beef and curry powder. Cook for 6 minutes, breaking meat apart until browned and thoroughly coated in spices.
- 04
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.
- 05
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.
- 06
Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until damper biscuits are golden brown and fully cooked inside.
A LITTLE KITCHEN KNOW-HOW
Skillet Damper Top Baking
Baking a quick soda-leavened bread dough directly atop a boiling stew skillet so bottom steams and top bakes crisp.
Notes from the kitchen
- 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.