Homemade Beef and Mushroom Meat Pie with Golden Pastry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-13 · Updated 2026-06-13

A traditional Australian meat pie filled with tender ground beef and mushrooms in a rich gravy, encased in flaky golden pastry. This Australian-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers ground beef, 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 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

• 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
• 1 cup chopped button mushrooms
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup beef stock
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 sheet, thawed frozen shortcrust pastry
• 1 sheet, thawed frozen puff pastry
• 1 beaten, for egg wash egg
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon, cook for 6-7 minutes until browned.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 cup chopped button mushrooms and cook for 4 minutes until softened.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour over the meat mixture and stir for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
5. Step 5: Gradually pour in 1 cup beef stock while stirring, then add 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
6. Step 6: Roll out 1 sheet thawed frozen shortcrust pastry and line a 9-inch pie dish. Spoon the beef mixture into the pastry case.
7. Step 7: Cover the pie with 1 sheet thawed frozen puff pastry, trim excess, and crimp edges to seal. Brush the top with 1 beaten egg for a glossy finish.
8. Step 8: Cut a small vent in the center of the pastry and bake for 30-35 minutes until the pastry is golden and crisp.
9. Step 9: Let rest for 10 minutes before serving with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.