Beef and Mushroom Aussie Meat Pie

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

Classic Australian meat pie filled with tender beef and rich mushroom gravy, encased in buttery shortcrust pastry for a hearty comfort meal. This Australian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers lean beef chuck, diced, button mushrooms, sliced, onion, finely chopped 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb lean beef chuck, diced
• 1 cup button mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 frozen shortcrust pastry sheets
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb diced lean beef chuck and brown for 5-6 minutes until caramelized, then transfer to a plate.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 medium finely chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup sliced button mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes until mushrooms release moisture and start to brown.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tbsp all-purpose flour over the mixture and stir for 1 minute to cook the flour.
5. Step 5: Gradually stir in 1 cup beef broth, 1 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Return browned beef to the pan and simmer for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens and the beef is tender. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
6. Step 6: Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out 2 sheets of frozen shortcrust pastry and line four 6-inch pie tins with one sheet each.
7. Step 7: Divide the beef and mushroom filling evenly among the pie tins. Cover each with the remaining pastry sheets and seal the edges by pressing with a fork.
8. Step 8: Brush the tops with 1 beaten large egg and cut a small slit in the center of each pie for steam.
9. Step 9: Bake pies on a baking tray for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and crisp. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.