Oven-Baked Aussie Meat Pies with Flaky Pastry

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-14 · Updated 2026-06-14

Traditional Australian hand-sized meat pies featuring savory minced beef filling encased in buttery, flaky pastry, perfect for a comforting meal. This australian-inspired beef ready in about 130 minutes layers all-purpose flour, (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, ice water 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 380 calories and feeds 8, 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

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup ice water
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (for filling thickening)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1, beaten for egg wash egg

Instructions

1. Step 1: To make the pastry, combine 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl. Cut in 1 cup cold unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add 1/3 cup ice water, stirring gently until dough just comes together. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour.
2. Step 2: Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 1 lb ground beef, cooking and breaking it up for 5 minutes until browned. Add 1 medium finely chopped yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, cooking for 1 minute to remove raw flour taste. Slowly pour in 1 cup beef broth while stirring until mixture thickens, about 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots, 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes until filling is thick and flavorful. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
4. Step 4: Preheat oven to 400°F. Roll out chilled pastry on a floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out 8 circles about 4 inches in diameter for pie bases and 8 slightly larger circles for tops.
5. Step 5: Spoon about 3 tbsp of meat filling onto each base circle, leaving a small border. Brush edges with beaten egg to seal, then cover with a top circle. Press edges firmly with a fork to crimp and seal. Brush each pie with remaining beaten egg for a golden finish.
6. Step 6: Place pies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.