Baked Potato Top Mince Pie with Puff Pastry Lid

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A comforting Australian mince pie filled with seasoned ground beef and vegetables, topped with a golden puff pastry lid. This Australian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers ground beef, onion, carrot 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 480 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 Australian cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped medium onion and sauté for 4 minutes until softened.
  2. Step 2: Add 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1 lb ground beef and cook until browned, breaking up lumps, about 6-7 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Mix in 1 grated medium carrot, 1/2 cup frozen peas, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Pour in 1/2 cup beef stock and add 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until the mixture thickens and most liquid evaporates.
  4. Step 4: Spoon the beef mixture evenly into four individual ovenproof ramekins or a pie dish.
  5. Step 5: Roll out 1 thawed puff pastry sheet and cut into four squares slightly larger than the ramekins. Place pastry over the filling, pressing edges to seal. Brush tops with 1 beaten egg.
  6. Step 6: Bake for 20-25 minutes until puff pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbling. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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