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A small, baked pie on a white plate with a gold fork to the left and a partial view of another pie and a cup of orange juice in the background, reminiscent of traditional Australian meat pies from an old family recipe.

Traditional Australian Meat Pies Recipe

An asian woman smiling in front of a potted plant.Hannah Lee
Traditional Australian meat pies filled with savory minced meat, perfect for a satisfying meal after a long day underground.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Meal Type Brunch, Snacks
Cuisine Australian
Servings 4
Calories 3992 kcal
Difficulty Medium
Ingredient Cost $14
Shopping Cost$24

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Pie tins

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 sheets puff pastry
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)

Instructions
 

Prepare the Filling:

  • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned.
    1 pound ground beef
  • Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until softened.
    1 onion, 2 cloves garlic
  • Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
    1 tablespoon flour
  • Add the beef broth, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce. Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Let cool.
    1 cup beef broth, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, Salt and pepper to taste

Assemble the Pies:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
    2 sheets puff pastry
  • Cut circles to fit your pie tins, leaving enough for the tops.
  • Line the pie tins with pastry, fill with the meat mixture, and top with another pastry circle. Crimp the edges to seal.
  • Brush the tops with beaten egg.
    1 egg

Bake the Pies:

  • Place the pies on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Serve:

  • Serve hot with a side of ketchup or your favorite sauce.

Notes

These pies can be frozen and reheated for a quick meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 3992kcalCarbohydrates: 249gProtein: 120gFat: 278gSaturated Fat: 82gPolyunsaturated Fat: 27gMonounsaturated Fat: 146gTrans Fat: 6gCholesterol: 326mgSodium: 2955mgPotassium: 2322mgFiber: 11gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 522IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 214mgIron: 24mg
Keyword Australian Cuisine, Comfort Food, Meat Pies, Savory Pie

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