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Golden Beef Pot Pies

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Who doesn’t love delicious, traditional beef pies made with a rich and hearty beef filling, then topped with golden-brown puff pastry? My kids certainly do, and this homemade, super easy version makes it onto the meal-rotation plan regularly at our place. The filling includes carrot and celery, which melt down with minced (ground) beef to make the most delicious gravy. But you can load extra veggies into the pies – and maybe use up what’s in the fridge. The ingredients are simple and low-cost, and using store-bought puff pastry makes these classic Golden Beef Pot Pies achievable on a busy weeknight.

Ground beef and vegetables are cooked to melt down into the most delicious gravy before being topped with store-bought puff pastry and baked until gorgeously golden.

Don’t let the relatively short cook time fool you, though – these pies are absolutely packed with flavour and make a warming, cosy and satisfying meal. They are perfect served with steamed peas, a leafy green salad, mashed potatoes or any steamed vegetables of choice. I love this recipe so much that I even included it in my debut cookbook The Simple Dinner Edit, which is available for purchase now.

What other vegetables can I add to the pies?

Finely grate zucchini (courgette) or left-over broccoli stalks, or finely chop mushrooms (any variety) to add at the same time as the onion, garlic, carrot and celery.

What can I serve with these pies?

Try steamed peas, a simple leafy green salad, Freezer-friendly Mashed Potatoes or steamed vegetables of choice.

Can I make these individual pies into one large pie?

Yes! Transfer the pie filling into a medium-sized pie dish (around 22 cm/8¾ inches), cover with pastry and bake as per the recipe until crispy and golden.

Watch how to make Golden Beef Pot Pies

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Golden Beef Pot Pies

Golden Beef Pot Pies

Author: Nicole
5 from 5 votes
“This is absolutely delicious and has been on rotation in our house for a few weeks now!”
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Simple, low-cost Golden Beef Pot Pies are filled with a rich and hearty beef and vegetable filling and topped with crispy golden puff pastry. Just as delicious as traditional slow-cooked pies, but quicker and stress-free!
Prep 10 minutes
Cook 55 minutes
Total 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • 2 celery stalks, finely diced
  • 750 g (1¾ lb) minced (ground) beef
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 500 ml (2 cups) beef stock (see note 1)
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 puff pastry sheet, thawed
  • 1 egg, whisked
  • ½ tsp salt
  • steamed peas and ketchup to serve

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over high heat.
  • Add the onion, garlic, carrot and celery. Cook, stirring, for 4–5 minutes until softened.
  • Add the beef and cook for 4–5 minutes until browned.
  • Add the tomato paste and stir to combine.
  • Add the flour and stir to combine.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce, beef stock and black pepper.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer and cook on the lowest setting for 20–25 minutes with the lid on.
  • Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F) (200°C/400°F fan).
  • Cut the pastry into four squares. Divide the beef mixture between four 10 cm/4 inch (diameter) x 7 cm/2¾ inch (height) oven-safe ramekins.
  • Lay a square of pastry on top of each dish, over the filling, and, using your fingers, pinch and tuck the pastry around the edge of the dish to seal.
  • Brush the egg over the top of the pies and sprinkle the pastry with salt.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until golden and crisp.
  • Serve with steamed peas and ketchup.

Nutrition information

Nutrition Facts
Golden Beef Pot Pies
Amount per Serving
Calories
731
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
39
g
60
%
Saturated Fat
 
11
g
69
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
21
g
Cholesterol
 
157
mg
52
%
Sodium
 
1097
mg
48
%
Potassium
 
1295
mg
37
%
Carbohydrates
 
44
g
15
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
6
g
7
%
Protein
 
50
g
100
%
Vitamin A
 
5340
IU
107
%
Vitamin C
 
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
 
78
mg
8
%
Iron
 
8
mg
44
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Recipe notes

Note 1 – Depending on the stock you use, you may require additional salt to season. Season to taste.

MAKE AHEAD

Prepare the beef filling as per the recipe. Refrigerate for up to 48 hours or freeze for up to 2 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.

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Course entrée, Main Course
Cuisine American, Australian, british

  1. 5 stars
    Comfort food!!!! Simple flavours. I cooked extra so we have lunch tomorrow.

    • So happy to hear this, Sarah. Clever you for making extra! 👏🏻 Thanks for the rating. Nic x

  2. 5 stars
    These taste amazing! I’ve been making mine with venison chunks as that’s what we have in the freezer, simmer for a little longer. Kids and husband say they are better than the bakery.

    • Wow, that sounds amazing and so fancy, Hannah! So happy you all enjoyed the pies! Thanks for the rating, Nic x

  3. Made these tonight, they were delicious! Thanks so much x

  4. 5 stars
    These are so good! Family favourite!

  5. 5 stars
    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.

  6. 5 stars
    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

    • 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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