Flaky Beef and Mushroom Meat Pies

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

Traditional Australian individual meat pies filled with tender beef and mushrooms in a rich gravy, encased in buttery flaky pastry. This Australian-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, layers beef chuck, button mushrooms, onion 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

• 500g diced into 1/2-inch cubes beef chuck
• 200g sliced button mushrooms
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 1 cup (240ml) beef stock
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 sheets (~500g), thawed frozen puff pastry sheets
• 1 large, beaten for egg wash egg
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 500g diced beef chuck and brown on all sides for 5-6 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 1 medium finely chopped onion and 200g sliced button mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute to remove raw flour taste.
4. Step 4: Gradually pour in 1 cup (240ml) beef stock while stirring, then add 1 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 20 minutes until the beef is tender and sauce thickens.
5. Step 5: Roll out thawed puff pastry sheets on a floured surface. Cut into 6 equal squares for bases and 6 slightly smaller squares for tops.
6. Step 6: Spoon the beef and mushroom filling evenly onto the 6 base squares. Brush edges with beaten egg (1 large) and cover with the top pastry squares. Press edges to seal and cut small vents on top.
7. Step 7: Place pies on a lined baking tray, brush tops with remaining beaten egg, and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and puffed.
8. Step 8: Let pies cool for 5 minutes before serving warm with tomato sauce or garden salad.