Baked Australian Meat Pie with Shortcrust Pastry

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

A classic Australian savory meat pie featuring tender minced beef filling encased in flaky homemade shortcrust pastry. This australian-inspired beef ready in about 85 minutes layers all-purpose flour, (cold, cubed) unsalted butter, cold water into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (cold, cubed) unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup cold water
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium (finely chopped) onion
• 2 (minced) garlic cloves
• 3/4 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 small (diced) carrot
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp cold water (for slurry)
• 1 (beaten for egg wash) egg
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large bowl, mix 2 cups all-purpose flour with 1/2 tsp salt. Add 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter cubes and rub with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Slowly add 1/4 cup cold water, mixing until dough forms. Wrap in plastic and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking up with a spoon, until browned and no pink remains.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 small diced carrot, and 1/2 cup frozen peas. Cook for 2 minutes.
5. Step 5: Pour in 3/4 cup beef broth and bring to a simmer. Mix 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp cold water to create a slurry and stir into the beef mixture. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the filling. Remove from heat and let cool.
6. Step 6: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out two-thirds of the dough on a floured surface into a 9-inch circle and place into a 9-inch pie dish. Fill with cooled beef mixture.
7. Step 7: Roll out remaining dough to form the top crust and place over filling. Trim edges, seal by pinching, and cut a few slits on top to vent steam. Brush top with 1 beaten egg.
8. Step 8: Bake the pie for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and the filling is bubbling. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.