Beef and Wattleseed Pie with Golden Puff Pastry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Hearty slow-cooked Australian beef pie infused with aromatic wattleseed, topped with flaky golden puff pastry for a comforting meal. This Australian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 180 minutes, layers beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, olive oil, large 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 620 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

• 600 g beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 cups (480 ml) beef stock
• 1/2 cup (120 ml) red wine
• 1 tbsp ground wattleseed
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 sheet (about 250 g) frozen puff pastry sheet, thawed
• 1 large egg, beaten, for egg wash

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 600 g beef chuck cubes and brown on all sides, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 diced large onion and 2 diced medium carrots, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Return the beef to the pot, sprinkle 2 tbsp all-purpose flour over the mixture and stir to coat evenly.
5. Step 5: Pour in 2 cups beef stock and 1/2 cup red wine, then add 1 tbsp ground wattleseed, 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
6. Step 6: Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 2 hours until beef is tender and sauce thickens.
7. Step 7: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Transfer the beef mixture into a pie dish and cover with the thawed puff pastry sheet, trimming excess and pressing edges to seal.
8. Step 8: Brush the pastry with 1 beaten egg for a glossy finish and cut a few small slits for steam to escape.
9. Step 9: Bake the pie on the middle rack for 25–30 minutes until the pastry is golden and puffed.
10. Step 10: Let rest 10 minutes before serving to allow filling to set.