Roasted Beef Pie

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Servings: 12 servings Difficulty: Advanced
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A hearty, rustic campfire dish featuring salt-crusted beef and smoky bacon
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This unique roasted beef pie is a testament to primitive cooking techniques, delivering an intense, savory flavor profile that modern ovens struggle to replicate. The star of the dish is a thick beef roast, treated with a traditional salt and mustard crust that seals in juices while creating a tender, flavorful exterior. Accompanied by smoky bacon cooked in a protective bag over hot embers, this meal offers a primal dining experience. Perfect for outdoor gatherings, camping trips, or adventurous home cooks looking to master fire-based roasting. The result is tender, shreddable beef with deep smoky undertones, served alongside crisp, rendered bacon. It’s a protein-packed, satisfying dish that celebrates the simplicity and power of direct heat cooking.

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Roasted Beef Pie

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 12 servings Calories: 3898.9

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This unique roasted beef pie is a testament to primitive cooking techniques, delivering an intense, savory flavor profile that modern ovens struggle to replicate. The star of the dish is a thick beef roast, treated with a traditional salt and mustard crust that seals in juices while creating a tender, flavorful exterior. Accompanied by smoky bacon cooked in a protective bag over hot embers, this meal offers a primal dining experience. Perfect for outdoor gatherings, camping trips, or adventurous home cooks looking to master fire-based roasting. The result is tender, shreddable beef with deep smoky undertones, served alongside crisp, rendered bacon. It&# 226;ÂÂs a protein-packed, satisfying dish that celebrates the simplicity and power of direct heat cooking.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Prepare a fire to create a deep bed of hot embers, keeping a separate "feeding fire" nearby to replenish coals as needed during cooking.
  2. Cut the two thick pieces of bacon into smaller strips.
  3. Place the bacon strips at the bottom of a heat-resistant bag or pouch.
  4. Crack the egg directly onto the bacon inside the bag.
  5. Seal the bag and roll it down three times to secure the contents.
  6. Push a sturdy stick through the top of the bag so it hangs securely.
  7. Suspend the bag over the fire for 10-15 minutes, allowing the bacon to cook and protect the bag.
  8. While the bacon cooks, smear the entire surface of the 4-pound beef roast with prepared yellow mustard.
  9. Pat a generous amount of salt into the mustard layer until the meat is fully coated and the salt adheres firmly.
  10. Place the salt-crusted beef roast directly into the bed of hot embers.
  11. Rake additional hot embers around and over the roast to ensure even heat distribution.
  12. Roast for 45 minutes, then use a shovel or tongs to turn the roast over.
  13. Continue cooking for another 45 minutes to 1 hour, depending on desired doneness (rare to well-done).
  14. Remove the roast from the coals and knock off the blackened crust.
  15. Let the beef rest briefly before slicing against the grain.
  16. Serve the sliced beef alongside the smoky bacon and egg mixture.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 3898.9kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 170.8g263%
Saturated Fat 64.1g321%
Cholesterol 1267.5mg423%
Sodium 99638.1mg4152%
Total Carbohydrate 5.1g2%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 511.5g1023%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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