The Great Aussie Meat Pie

Savor the authentic taste of Australia with "The Great Aussie Meat Pie," a hearty and crowd-pleasing dish that embodies comfort food at its finest. This recipe features a savory ground beef filling infused with rich beef stock, a hint of Worcestershire sauce, and a touch of garlic and onion for depth of flavor. The filling is enveloped in a buttery shortcrust pastry base and crowned with flaky puff pastry, baked to golden perfection. With its perfectly seasoned filling thickened with a cornflour slurry and a glossy egg-washed crust, this meat pie is the ultimate combination of crispy, tender, and delicious. Ideal for a family dinner or as a grab-and-go snack, this classic Australian dish is a guaranteed favorite for any occasion. Serve warm with tomato sauce (ketchup) for an iconic finishing touch! Perfect keywords: Australian meat pie recipe, flaky pastry meat pie, homemade Aussie meat pie.

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:65 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 500 grams ground beef (mince beef)
• 1 cup beef stock
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornflour
• 2 tablespoons water
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 sheets shortcrust pastry
• 2 sheets puff pastry
• 1 large egg, beaten

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the beef stock, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 5

In a small bowl, mix the cornflour with water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the beef mixture and cook until slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 6

On a lightly floured surface, roll out the shortcrust pastry sheets and use them to line four individual pie tins or a large pie dish. Trim excess pastry.

Step 7

Spoon the cooled meat filling into the pastry-lined tins or dish, packing it in firmly.

Step 8

Cover the pies with puff pastry sheets, pressing the edges to seal. Trim off any excess pastry and crimp the edges with a fork for decoration.

Step 9

Brush the tops with beaten egg to ensure a golden, shiny crust.

Step 10

Using a sharp knife, cut a small slit in the center of each pie to allow steam to escape during baking.

Step 11

Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the pies rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade Aussie Meat Pies!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1641.5 grams (1641.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4166

Total Fat 265.00g	340%
Saturated Fat 115.30g	577%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 535mg	178%
Sodium 4564mg	198%
Total Carbohydrate 317.70g	116%
Dietary Fiber 15.90g	57%
Total Sugars 17.20g
Protein 133.80g	268%

Vitamin D 40IU	200%
Calcium 328mg	25%
Iron 25mg	138%
Potassium 2594mg	55%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.9%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 30.3%