Traditional Meat Pie

Traditional Australian Meat Pie

Classic Australian meat pie with tender beef and rich gravy in flaky pastry

4.8 (24 reviews)
45 minutes
6 servings
Medium
Chef Sarah Thompson

Chef Sarah Thompson

Traditional Australian Cuisine Expert

24 Recipes 4.9★ Rating

Ingredients

6

Nutrition Information

Calories 485
Protein 25g
Carbs 32g
Fat 28g
Fiber 3g
Sodium 650mg

*Per serving based on 6 servings

Instructions

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
  1. 1

    Prepare the filling

    Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add beef mince and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 5-6 minutes until browned.

  2. 2

    Make the gravy

    Sprinkle flour over the meat mixture and stir to combine. Gradually add beef stock, stirring constantly. Add Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    Simmer the mixture

    Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has thickened. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.

  4. 4

    Prepare the pastry

    Preheat oven to 220°C (200°C fan-forced). Line a pie dish with one sheet of puff pastry, trimming excess. Fill with the meat mixture.

  5. 5

    Top and bake

    Cover with the second pastry sheet and seal edges with a fork. Cut small slits in the top for steam to escape. Brush with beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

  6. 6

    Rest and serve

    Allow the pie to rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve hot with tomato sauce and a side salad. Enjoy your authentic Australian meat pie!

Chef's Tips

  • Make ahead: The filling can be prepared a day in advance and refrigerated. Assemble and bake when ready to serve.
  • Pastry tips: Keep puff pastry cold until ready to use for best results. Don't overfill the pie to prevent spillage.
  • Serving suggestion: Traditional Australian meat pies are best served with tomato sauce (ketchup) and a crisp garden salad.
  • Storage: Leftover pie can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven at 180°C for 10-15 minutes.

Recipe Tags

Traditional Comfort Food Outback Main Course Beef Pastry

Reviews & Comments

4.8
24 reviews
Sarah M.
2 days ago

Absolutely delicious! Made this for my family last weekend and everyone loved it. The pastry was perfectly flaky and the filling was so flavorful. Will definitely make again!

Mike R.
1 week ago

Great recipe! The instructions were clear and easy to follow. My only tip would be to let the filling cool completely before assembling to prevent soggy pastry.

Emma K.
2 weeks ago

Perfect traditional meat pie recipe! Brought back memories of my grandmother's cooking. The chef's tips were really helpful too.