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.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F).
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.
Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until browned, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in the beef stock, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Reduce heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes.
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.
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.
Spoon the cooled meat filling into the pastry-lined tins or dish, packing it in firmly.
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.
Brush the tops with beaten egg to ensure a golden, shiny crust.
Using a sharp knife, cut a small slit in the center of each pie to allow steam to escape during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
Remove from the oven and let the pies rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your homemade Aussie Meat Pies!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
804 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.8 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 23.1 g | 116% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 937 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.4 g | ||
| Protein | 29.3 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 5.1 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 601 mg | 13% | |
*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.
