Australian Meat Pie

Sink into a flaky Australian meat pie packed with savory beef filling.

Ingredients

• 500 g beef mince
• 1 large onion
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 sheet shortcrust pastry
• 1 sheet puff pastry
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt

Method

1. Brown mince and onion in a pan until cooked.
2. Add flour, cook for 2 minutes. Stir in stock, paste, and sauce.
3. Simmer until thickened. Let it cool completely.
4. Preheat oven to 200°C. Line pie dishes with shortcrust pastry.
5. Fill with meat mixture, cover with puff pastry, brush with beaten egg.
6. Bake for 25 minutes until golden and puffed.

Chef's tips

• Ensure filling is cool before assembling pies.
• For a golden crust, use egg wash liberally.