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Aussie Meat Pie

Australia’s national dish: a golden, flaky pastry shell filled with savory minced beef in a rich gravy. Enjoyed at footy games, bakeries, and kitchen tables across the country.

Aussie Meat Pie
Prep Time30 min
Cook Time40 min
Servings6
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

  • 500g ground beef
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup beef stock
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 sheet puff pastry
  • 1 sheet shortcrust pastry
  • 1 egg for egg wash
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Brown ground beef in a pan, breaking it up as it cooks. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.

  2. 2

    Stir in tomato paste and flour, cooking for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add beef stock and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 15 minutes until thickened. Season and let cool.

  4. 4

    Line pie tins with shortcrust pastry. Fill with the cooled meat mixture.

  5. 5

    Top with puff pastry, trim edges, and crimp to seal. Cut a small slit in the top.

  6. 6

    Brush with egg wash and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden.

  7. 7

    Serve with tomato sauce on top.

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