Oven-Baked Meat Pie with Puff Pastry and Rich Gravy

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-11 · Updated 2026-05-11

Classic Australian meat pie filled with a savory beef and onion filling, topped with golden puff pastry and served with a thick homemade gravy. This Australian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, layers ground beef, yellow onion, garlic cloves 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 580 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 (450 g) ground beef
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 sheets, thawed frozen puff pastry sheets
• 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 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely chopped yellow onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef to the skillet, breaking up with a spoon. Cook for 6-7 minutes until browned and no longer pink. Stir in 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, coating the meat evenly, and cook for 1 minute.
3. Step 3: Slowly pour in 1 cup beef broth while stirring, then add 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
4. Step 4: Roll out 2 thawed puff pastry sheets. Divide meat filling into four 1-cup portions and place each into a 4-inch pie dish or ramekin. Cover each with a puff pastry sheet, trimming edges and sealing with beaten egg wash. Brush tops with remaining egg wash.
5. Step 5: Bake pies on a baking tray for 25-30 minutes until puff pastry is golden and crisp. Let rest 5 minutes before serving with rich beef gravy or mashed potatoes.