Baked Beef and Bacon Pie with Golden Puff Pastry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-22 · Updated 2026-05-22

A classic Australian savory pie filled with tender slow-cooked beef, smoky bacon, and rich gravy encased in flaky golden puff pastry. This Australian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 150 minutes, layers beef chuck, diced, bacon rashers, chopped, onion, diced 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 520 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

• 1.5 lbs beef chuck, diced
• 6 slices bacon rashers, chopped
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 medium carrot, diced
• 2 cups beef stock
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 sheets (about 14 oz total) puff pastry sheets
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp flour

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs diced beef chuck and brown on all sides for about 6-8 minutes, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 6 chopped bacon rashers, 1 large diced onion, and 1 medium diced carrot. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux, then gradually add 2 cups beef stock while stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
4. Step 4: Return beef to the pot, add 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid, and cook on low heat for 1.5 hours until beef is tender and sauce thickens.
5. Step 5: Transfer the beef mixture into a pie dish and cover with 2 sheets of puff pastry, trimming edges and sealing by pressing with a fork. Brush the top with 1 beaten egg.
6. Step 6: Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.