Traditional Meat Pie

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Traditional Meat Pie Recipe

Traditional Meat Pie

You’ll love this recipe if you’re a fan of delicious, hearty beef pies. Made with savoury beef mince, these pot pies are a quick and easy alternative to traditional slow-cooked pies. Don’t let the short cook time fool you – these pies are packed with flavour and perfect for a cozy family dinner. Plus, you can easily make a large batch of the beef mixture and freeze it for later use, making it a convenient meal option. 

  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 mins
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 2 celery stalks, finely diced
  • 750g beef mince
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 puff pastry sheet, thawed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • Steamed peas and ketchup to serve

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil on high heat in a large, heavy-based pan.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, carrot and celery. Cook, stirring for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the beef, and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned.
  4. Add the tomato paste, and stir to combine.
  5. Add flour, and stir to combine.
  6. Add the Worcestershire sauce, beef stock and black pepper.
  7. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook on the lowest setting for 20-25 minutes with the lid on.
  8. Preheat the oven to a 200°C fan.
  9. Cut the pastry into 4 squares. Divide the beef mixture between four oven-safe ramekins.
  10. Lay the square of pastry on top of each dish and using your fingers, pinch and tuck the pastry around the edge of the dish to seal.
  11. Brush the egg over the top of the pie and sprinkle the pastry with salt.
  12. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and crisp.
  13. Serve with steamed peas and tomato sauce.

Notes

MAKE AHEAD – Prepare the beef filling as per the recipe. Refrigerate for up to 48 hours. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. The filling does not need to be reheated before baking. Follow the recipe from step 8. 

LEFTOVERS – Refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven. The puff pastry will soften. Not suitable to freeze.

  • Author: Nicole
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Category: pie, beef, meat pie, traditional meat pie
  • Method: pan, bake
  • Cuisine: Australian

Keywords: Traditional Meat Pie, Traditional Meat Pie recipe

FAQs

MAKE AHEAD – Prepare the beef filling as per the recipe. Refrigerate for up to 48 hours. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge. The filling does not need to be reheated before baking. Follow the recipe from step 8. 

Yes,Meat Pies can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven. The puff pastry will soften. Not suitable to freeze.

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Comments

  1. Bridget

    These are so good! Family favourite!

  2. Erin

    This is absolutely delicious and has been on rotation in our house for a few weeks now!
    They’re also great in the pie maker. Thanks for another delicious recipe Nicole.

  3. Justine

    Made this for my family and was just delicious. My 2.5 year old toddler devoured it all whilst telling me it was yummy! 🙂 Thank you for receipe

    • Nicole

      Oh I love this so much! 😍 Thank you so much for taking the time to comment on and rate the recipe, it means more to me than I can tell you, SO glad you loved it as much as we do 🥰 x

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