Oven-Baked Beef and Potato Pie with Golden Puff Pastry

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

A hearty Australian-style meat pie combining tender minced beef and soft potatoes under a flaky puff pastry crust. This australian-inspired beef ready in about 60 minutes layers minced beef, potatoes, medium (150 g) 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

• 500 g minced beef
• 300 g potatoes
• 1 medium (150 g) onion
• 250 ml beef stock
• 1 sheet (about 250 g) puff pastry sheet
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp plain flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Peel and dice 300 g potatoes into 1 cm cubes. Boil in salted water for 10 minutes until just tender, then drain and set aside.
2. Step 2: Finely chop 1 medium onion (150 g). Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 500 g minced beef to the skillet and cook for 7 minutes, breaking the meat apart, until browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp plain flour and cook for 1 minute to remove raw taste. Gradually add 250 ml beef stock 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.
5. Step 5: Fold the boiled potatoes into the beef mixture and transfer everything into a 20 cm pie dish, spreading it evenly.
6. Step 6: Roll out 1 sheet of puff pastry to fit the pie dish top. Drape it over the filling, trimming the edges and pressing them down to seal.
7. Step 7: Beat 1 egg and brush it generously over the pastry top to achieve a golden crust.
8. Step 8: Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown with crispy edges.
9. Step 9: Let the pie rest for 5 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.