Golden Beef and Mushroom Meat Pie with Puff Pastry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-12 · Updated 2026-06-12

A classic Australian meat pie filled with tender beef and mushrooms in a rich gravy, topped with flaky golden puff pastry. This Australian-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers beef chuck steak, 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 550 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 (450g), diced into 1/2-inch cubes beef chuck steak
• 1 cup (100g), sliced button mushrooms
• 1 medium (150g), diced onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup (240ml) beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 3 tbsp plain flour
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 sheets, thawed frozen puff pastry sheets
• 1 large, beaten for egg wash egg
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried or 1 tbsp fresh chopped thyme

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear 1 lb (450g) diced beef chuck steak for 5-6 minutes until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 medium diced onion (150g) and cook for 4 minutes until translucent. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 cup (100g) sliced button mushrooms, cooking for 3-4 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Sprinkle 3 tbsp plain flour over the vegetables, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook the flour.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 cup (240ml) beef broth, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp dried thyme. Return the beef to the pan and simmer for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens and the beef is tender.
5. Step 5: Divide the beef mixture evenly into 4 individual pie dishes or a large pie dish. Cover with thawed puff pastry sheets, trimming excess pastry and pressing edges to seal.
6. Step 6: Brush the pastry with 1 beaten large egg. Cut a few small slits in the top for steam to escape.
7. Step 7: Bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.