Buttery flaky pastry, rich slow-cooked beef, and a thick glossy gravy — the ultimate grab-and-go comfort pie!
🧾 Description
Australian meat pie is a classic Australian snack made with golden shortcrust and puff pastry, filled with slow-simmered beef in a rich, velvety gravy. Crispy outside, molten savory inside — pure comfort in every bite 🥧✨
🛒 Ingredients
🥩 Beef Filling
500g beef mince 🥩
1 onion (finely chopped) 🧅
2 garlic cloves (minced) 🧄
1 tbsp tomato paste 🍅
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp thyme 🌿
Salt & black pepper
1 tbsp oil
🥣 Thick Gravy
1 tbsp flour
1 ½ cups beef broth
1 tsp cornstarch (optional for extra thickness)
🥧 Pastry
Puff pastry sheets 🥐
Shortcrust pastry (optional base)
1 egg (for egg wash) 🥚
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🥩 1. Cook beef filling
Heat oil in pan
Cook onion and garlic until soft
Add beef mince and brown well
Stir in tomato paste, sauces, herbs, seasoning
🥣 2. Make velvety gravy
Sprinkle flour over beef
Stir and cook 1–2 minutes
Add beef broth slowly
Simmer until thick and glossy
❄️ 3. Cool filling
Let mixture cool (important so pastry stays crisp)
🥧 4. Assemble pies
Line pie molds with pastry
Fill with beef gravy mixture
Cover with puff pastry lid
Seal edges
🥚 5. Bake
Brush with egg wash
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 25–30 minutes
Until golden, puffed, and crispy
🍽️ Serve
Eat warm on its own or with:
Tomato sauce 🍅
Mashed peas 🟢
Chips 🍟
🔥 Flavor Profile
Rich savory beef 🥩
Thick glossy gravy 🥣
Buttery flaky pastry 🥧
Deep comforting pub-style taste 🇦🇺
💪 Nutrition (approx. per pie)
Calories: 450–650 kcal
Protein: 20–30g 💪
Fat: 25–40g
Carbs: 35–50g
