Meat Pie with Mushy Peas and Tomato Sauce

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

Classic Australian meat pies filled with savory minced beef, served with mushy peas and tangy tomato sauce for a traditional comfort meal. This Australian-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, layers ground beef, onion, beef broth 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 450 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 ground beef
• 1 medium, finely chopped onion
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 sheet ready-made shortcrust pastry
• 1, beaten for glaze egg
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce (ketchup)

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped medium onion and sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and translucent.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes until browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon. Stir in 2 tbsp all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
3. Step 3: Gradually pour in 1 cup beef broth while stirring, then add 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer the mixture for 10 minutes until thickened.
4. Step 4: While the meat filling simmers, combine 1 cup frozen peas with 1 tbsp butter and 1/4 cup milk in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, mashing the peas with a fork to create mushy peas. Season with a pinch of salt.
5. Step 5: Roll out 1 sheet ready-made shortcrust pastry and cut into four 5-inch circles. Place each circle into a greased muffin tin to form pie shells.
6. Step 6: Spoon the meat filling evenly into each pastry shell. Cover with another pastry circle, seal edges by pressing with a fork, and brush tops with 1 beaten egg.
7. Step 7: Bake the pies for 20-25 minutes until golden and puffed. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
8. Step 8: Serve meat pies hot with mushy peas on the side and 1/2 cup tomato sauce for dipping.